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a result of the anesthesia. we wonder if it will start to calm down.

January 13, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I was trying to edit the last post but it sounds like some anesthetics may not be safe for people with Parkinson's and that there are not a lot of anesthetics that should be used

January 13, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you very much ! HELPFUL

January 14, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

What anesthesia drugs are avoided in Parkinson's patients?
Many drugs used in the perioperative period, such as metoclopramide, butyrophenones (haloperidol, droperidol), and phenothiazines (promethazine, prochlorperazine) have anti-dopaminergic activity that can worsen the symptoms of PD.
https://www.apsf.org/article/anesthetic-drugs-m....

January 13, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

This is an article from the APDA. These instructions should be provided to every PD person who is going to have surgery:

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/surgery-c....

January 13, 2024

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