Drug induced Parkinsonism

[Bif1986]

Anyone have experience with drug induced Parkinsonism? I’ve been on high doses of Zoloft for years but my doctor says it can’t be the cause because my symptoms are asymmetric. I have found several studies that found the rate of asymmetry in DIP is around 20%. Any suggestions appreciated. I have very few symptoms and not on any meds other than my Zoloft yet. Thanks!

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Bif1986,

Take a look at the fourth post at the following link:

healingwell.com/community/d...

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[wifeofparky]

I urge you to be evaluated by a Movement Disorder specialist. They should be able to differentiate between drug induced side effects and other diseases. If it is drug induced, discuss alternatives with your prescribing doctor.

[jrg54321]

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/299...

Large study has shown it happens with quite a few antidepressants.

[Erniediaz1018]

I was a heroin junky for quite a long time and I could swear that Is the major reason for my Parkinson’s. And I have mentioned it to every doctor I’ve visited but they will always disagree. I agree with wifeofparky.

[Kia17]

As fas as I know only anti-psychotic drugs can produce extra-pyramidal complications which mimics PD symptoms and can be treated quite easily. I don’t think the SSRIs medications like Zoloft can produce the extra-pyramidal complications.

[tedwilli9 in reply to Kia17]

I was Celexa for 4-5 years and back on it again. However, I was having symptoms before I went back on it (a month ago; symptoms began 4 months ago). I guess I’m wondering could there have been a latency period? Not sure of the exact dates but I was on Celexa from about 2010-2014; then off all meds until 2018 of this year; on Mirtazipine for a few months and then Celexa. I’m pretty sure I’m having REM Behavioral Disorder, among with gastric issues, and some shakiness/twitching in hands and fasciculations. Thx in advance