Levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson disease: Current and evolving concepts

Alberto J. Espay, Francesca Morgante, Aristide Merola, Annamaria Merola, Alfonso Fasano, Luca Marsili, Susan H. Fox, Erwan Bezard, Barbara Picconi, Paolo Calabresi, Anthony E. Lang

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Abstract

Levodopa-induced dyskinesia is a common complication in Parkinson disease. Pathogenic mechanisms include phasic stimulation of dopamine receptors, nonphysiological levodopa-to-dopamine conversion in serotonergic neurons, hyperactivity of corticostriatal glutamatergic transmission, and overstimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors on dopamine-releasing axons. Delay in initiating levodopa is no longer recommended, as dyskinesia development is a function of disease duration rather than cumulative levodopa exposure. We review current and in-development treatments for peak-dose dyskinesia but suggest that improvements in levodopa delivery alone may reduce its future prevalence. Ann Neurol 2018;84:797–811.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)797-811
Numero di pagine15
RivistaAnnals of Neurology
Volume84
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2018

Keywords

  • Animals
  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced
  • Humans
  • Levodopa
  • Parkinson Disease

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