Question

A 68-year-old man with Parkinson's disease, treated with Levodopa/Carbidopa, develops distressing visual hallucinations. His motor symptoms are reasonably controlled. What is the most appropriate first step in managing the hallucinations according to NICE NG71?

Accepted Answer

Reduce Levodopa/Carbidopa dose

Answer

Add Quetiapine

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Add Rivastigmine

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Stop Levodopa/Carbidopa

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Add Olanzapine

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with Parkinson's disease, treated with Levodopa/Carbidopa, develops distressing visual hallucinations. His motor symptoms are reasonably controlled. What is the most appropriate first step in managing the hallucinations according to NICE NG71?