| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 28 | 24 | |
| Improve mobility | 6 | 12 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 6 | 5 | |
| Slow movement (bradykinesia) | 2 | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Jerky movements | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Excessive yawning | 1 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 15 |
Member evaluations
needles
evaluated on Oct 30, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
holmesa
evaluated on Mar 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: None
- Side effects: None
Yuman
evaluated on Oct 29, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild