An update on the use of botulinum toxin therapy in Parkinson's disease

Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2015 Jan;15(1):511. doi: 10.1007/s11910-014-0511-3.

Abstract

Botulinum toxin (BoNT) has gained widespread use in a variety of neurological conditions. Parkinson's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder manifested by motor and non-motor symptoms that can cause significant disability. BoNT has been used to effectively treat a variety of symptoms related to Parkinson's disease. This review will examine the current therapeutic indications of BoNT use in the following disorders related to Parkinson's disease: cervical dystonia, blepharospasm and lid apraxia, focal hand dystonia, foot dystonia, laryngeal dystonia, oromandibular dystonia, camptocormia, hand and jaw tremor, sialorrhea, hyperhidrosis, dysphagia, constipation, and overactive bladder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins