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Practice Parameter: Initiation of Treatment for Parkinson's Disease: An Evidence-based Review
Neurol 58:11-17, Miyasaki,J.M.,et al, 2002
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Article Abstract
Based on this review, the authors conclude: 1) Selegiline has very mild symptomatic benefit (level A, class II evidence) with no evidence for neuroprotective benefit (level U, class II evidence). 2) For PD patients requiring initiation of s ymptomatic therapy, either levodopa or a DA can be used (level A, class I and class II evidence). Levodopa provides superior motor benefit but is associated with a higher risk of dyskinesia. 3) No evidence was found that initiating treatment with sustai ned-release levodopa provides an advantage over immediate release levodopa (level B, class II evidence).
 
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