Title

Dopaminergic Therapy for Motor Symptoms in Early Parkinson Disease

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Neurology

Publication Month/Year

November 15, 2021

Last Updated Month/Year

October 14, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To review the current evidence on the options available for initiating dopaminergic treatment of motor symptoms in early-stage Parkinson disease and provide recommendations to clinicians.

Target Patient Population

Participants with parkinsons disease in the early stages

PICO Questions

In people with early parkinsons disease, what is the comparative risk of adverse effects (specifically dyskinesia, hallucinations, and AE-related discontinuation) of levodopa vs dopamine agonists (DAs) vs monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors?

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Long term care

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Treatment, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D000068079 - Motor Disorders, D010300 - Parkinson Disease, D009043 - Motor Activity, D059290 - Dopaminergic Neurons

Keywords

parkinson, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson’s disease, motor symptoms

Source Citation

Pringsheim T, Day GS, Smith DB, Rae-Grant A, Licking N, Armstrong MJ, de Bie RMA, Roze E, Miyasaki JM, Hauser RA, Espay AJ, Martello JP, Gurwell JA, Billinghurst L, Sullivan K, Fitts MS, Cothros N, Hall DA, Rafferty M, Hagerbrant L, Hastings T, O'Brien MD, Silsbee H, Gronseth G, Lang AE; Guideline Subcommittee of the AAN. Dopaminergic Therapy for Motor Symptoms in Early Parkinson Disease Practice Guideline Summary: A Report of the AAN Guideline Subcommittee. Neurology. 2021 Nov 16;97(20):942-957. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012868. PMID: 34782410.

Supplemental Methodology Resources

Evidence Tables

Methodology

Number of Source Documents
143
Literature Search Start Date
February 28, 2018
Literature Search End Date
May 31, 2020