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"The hallucinations weren’t every day, so I thought, maybe it’s a temporary phase. When I realized it wasn’t, we called the doctor."

—A caregiver of a loved one living with hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease

The experiences of these families may not be the same as yours, but their stories may give you a better understanding of hallucinations and/or delusions related to Parkinson’s disease. Always speak with a healthcare provider about your own experience.

Living with Parkinsons-related hallucinations and/or delusions

“When Jay began having hallucinations and delusions, we went to his neurologist … and he explained to us that this is an aspect of Parkinson’s disease.”

- Diane, wife and caretaker of Jay

Living with Parkinsons-related hallucinations and/or delusions

“When Jay began having hallucinations and delusions, we went to his neurologist … and he explained to us that this is an aspect of Parkinson’s disease.”

- Diane, wife and caretaker of Jay

Talking to your healthcare provider

“We’re sharing this story because maybe other people will understand they have to bring this to the attention of their doctor—this is part of Parkinson’s—and there’s something you can do about it.”

- RENEE, WIFE AND CARETAKER OF MICHAEL

Talking to your healthcare provider

“We’re sharing this story because maybe other people will understand they have to bring this to the attention of their doctor—this is part of Parkinson’s—and there’s something you can do about it.”

- RENEE, WIFE AND CARETAKER OF MICHAEL

The impact of Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and/or delusions

“When the hallucinations began, it felt so real to her that they did not even seem like hallucinations.”

- Zoey, granddaughter and care partner of Ruth

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and INDICATION
What is the most important information I should know about NUPLAZID?

  • Medicines like NUPLAZID can raise the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia).

  • NUPLAZID is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia who experience psychosis unless their hallucinations and delusions are related to Parkinson’s disease.

Who should not take NUPLAZID?

  • Do not take NUPLAZID if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in NUPLAZID. Allergic reactions have included rash, hives, swelling of the tongue, mouth, lips, or face, throat tightness, and shortness of breath.
  • Do not take NUPLAZID if you have certain heart conditions that change your heart rhythm. It is important to talk to your healthcare provider about this possible side effect. Call your healthcare provider if you feel a change in your heartbeat.

What other warnings should I know about NUPLAZID?

  • QT Interval Prolongation: NUPLAZID may increase the risk of changes to your heart rhythm. This risk may increase if NUPLAZID is taken with certain other medications known to prolong the QT interval. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take or have recently taken.

    Please also see What is the most important information I should know about NUPLAZID?

What medicine might interact with NUPLAZID?

  • Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. Other medicines may affect how NUPLAZID works. Some medicines should not be taken with NUPLAZID. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take NUPLAZID with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicines while taking NUPLAZID without talking to your healthcare provider first.

What are the common side effects of NUPLAZID?

  • The common side effects of NUPLAZID include swelling in the legs or arms, nausea, confusion, hallucination, constipation, and changes to normal walking. These are not all the possible side effects of NUPLAZID. For more information, ask your healthcare provider about this medicine.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088. You can also call Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1‑844‑4ACADIA (1‑844‑422‑2342).

Indication

NUPLAZID is a prescription medicine used to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis.

How should I take NUPLAZID?

The recommended dose of NUPLAZID is one 34 mg capsule once per day, taken by mouth, with or without food.

NUPLAZID is available as 34 mg capsules and 10 mg tablets.

Please read the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING.