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19 patients currently experience Jerky movement (dyskinesia). See all
tadzgurl Sex: F Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile tadzgurl moderate
Babystars Sex: F Flare-up: Moderate Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile Babystars mild
SAR1965 Sex: F Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: mild Vision: none Speech: none Swallowing: mild Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate See profile SAR1965 mild

Dyskinesia refers to involuntary movements. In Parkinson's disease, these are usually a side effect of dopaminergic drugs at higher doses. At later stages of the disease, maintaining a balance between being in an "on" state during the day, and suffering from dyskinesias, becomes a major focus. Read more...

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Treatments Patients Take For Jerky movement (dyskinesia)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Atenolol	1	5%

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