title: Macrogol 3350/electrolyte improves constipation in Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy.
abstract: We describe an open study of macrogol 3350 in 10 cases of constipated patients with Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy. The agent produced a marked improvement in symptoms in all cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Eichhorn
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Oertel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003248:Constipation / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019578:Multiple System Atrophy / Q000150:complications*; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications*; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D004573:Electrolytes; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols