Clinical Observation on Duloxetine for Treatment of Pain in Very Old Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract：Objective To observe the effects of duloxetine for treatment of pain in very old patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods Twenty very old patients with PD were treated with duloxetine 60 mg once daily for 12 weeks.The efficacy,tolerability and safety were evaluated.Results The pain and quality of life in patients with PD were improved.No worsening of movement function was observed.Conclusion Duloxetine is effective in the treatment of pain in patients with PD,and has good toleration.
Keywords：Parkinson’s diseasepainduloxetine
Publication Date：2015-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 469-470 )