I notice that there seems to be no consideration given to the possibility that the mental symptoms are actually the result of 20 years of drug therapy. Instead, the assumption is that this is a symptom of PD that just happened to be overlooked until now so let's throw another drug at it.
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(Psych Central News) Parkinson’s disease is commonly known as a movement disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity and slow or altered movements. However, the disease that affects 6.3 million people worldwide can also profoundly influence changes in thought, behavior and judgment. As Parkinson’s disease progresses, up to 40 percent of patients may experience what is called Parkinson’s Psychosis, [...]
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