Speaking up about Parkinson's disease–related hallucinations
and delusions
is important
Don’t wait to talk to your healthcare provider
It's common for people living with hallucinations and delusions related to Parkinson's disease (PD) to remain silent about these symptoms and not report them to a healthcare provider. By having an open discussion with your healthcare provider, he or she can help you identify and monitor these symptoms as your PD progresses, and offer ways to treat your hallucinations and delusions. See how this Symptom Discussion Guide may help you have that conversation.
Reasons to talk to your healthcare provider at the first sign of PD-related hallucinations and delusions include:
They may get worse
over time
PD-related hallucinations and delusions may get worse over time, and people who experience these symptoms may not have the ability to identify whether or not what they're experiencing is real.
They can affect life
at home
PD-related hallucinations and delusions can lead to increased caregiver distress, greater responsibility for caregivers, and even nursing home placement.
See how NUPLAZID® can help with PD-related hallucinations and delusions
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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.