Cholinesterase inhibitors and atypical antipsychotics may help manage dementia and psychosis in Parkinson's disease

Patients with Parkinson's disease commonly experience symptoms of dementia and psychosis. Cholinesterase inhibitors modestly improve cognitive function, as well as psychotic symptoms, generally without adversely affecting motor function. Although studies are limited, atypical antipsychotics may help control psychotic symptoms, with minimal deleterious effects on motor function and cognition. © 2007 Adis Data Information BV. All rights reserved.