Therapeutic options for nocturnal problems in Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonian disorders

J Neural Transm (Vienna). 2014 Aug:121 Suppl 1:S25-31. doi: 10.1007/s00702-014-1202-6. Epub 2014 Apr 3.

Abstract

Sleep disturbances in Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism (such as atypical parkinsonian disorders like multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, dementia with Lewy bodies and corticobasal degeneration) are multifactorial and as such treatment needs to be tailored to the specific patient case and sleep dysfunction. One also has to consider drug-related effects on sleep architecture. This article provides an overview of the therapeutic options for nocturnal problems in Parkinson`s disease and atypical parkinsonian disorders.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Parkinson Disease / physiopathology*
  • Parkinson Disease / therapy*
  • Parkinsonian Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Parkinsonian Disorders / therapy*
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / therapy*