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FDA issues clear statement reaffirming the positive benefit-risk profile of NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin) for patients with hallucinations and delusions related to Parkinson’s disease psychosis.

 

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  • What are Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions?
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Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions may be more common than you may think.

In fact, around 50% of people with Parkinson’s may experience hallucinations or delusions over the course of their disease.

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How people describe their hallucinations or delusions:

Seeing things
Seeing things that others don't
Paranoia
Paranoia
False beliefs
False beliefs
Out of touch with reality
Out of touch with reality
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Hallucinations and delusions are just two of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

There are 2 general types of Parkinson’s symptoms:

Motor
Motor

These are movement-related symptoms.

These are symptoms like resting tremors, limb stiffness, impaired balance, and slow movement.

Non-motor
Non-motor

These are other symptoms not related to movement.

Hallucinations and delusions are considered non-motor symptoms.

Learn more about the 2 general types of Parkinson’s symptoms

Jay & Diane

Diane’s husband, Jay, experiences hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In this video, she shares their experiences after Jay’s diagnosis.

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“Every time I hear from somebody who’s experiencing the exact same thing, it’s astonishing, and it makes me feel a lot better knowing I’m not alone.” — Diane S.

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Hallucinations and delusions related to Parkinson’s can take many forms and may be difficult to recognize at first.

Your healthcare provider may call it Parkinson's disease psychosis (PDP), but recognizing the symptoms is the first step.

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Reasons to talk to your healthcare provider about Parkinson’s disease hallucinations and delusions:

They may get worse over time
They may get worse over time 

Hallucinations and delusions can continue to worsen as the disease progresses.

They can affect life at home
They can affect life at home 

Hallucinations and delusions can lead to increased distress, greater responsibility for caregivers, and even nursing home placement.

 

 

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I never knew that seeing things that others didn’t was a symptom of my Parkinson’s.*

 

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*Based on an experience shared by a person living with Parkinson's disease psychosis.

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Michael & Renee

Renee’s husband, Michael, began to experience hallucinations and delusions 7 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. She shares their experiences and explains why reporting symptoms to your healthcare provider is so important.

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“We want people to understand that this is part of Parkinson’s, and there’s something you can do about it.” — Renee C.

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NUPLAZID:
Real help for a real part of Parkinson’s disease.

NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin) is the first and only medicine FDA-approved to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis.

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Have questions about NUPLAZID?

As with any medication, speaking to your healthcare provider is important. But you can find some of the most frequently asked questions here.

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Getting started

Getting started with NUPLAZID

If your healthcare provider prescribes NUPLAZID, it’s likely that you’ll be enrolled in NUPLAZIDconnect™—a program specifically designed to help you access your prescription.

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I’m scared to be alone. I never know when I’ll start to see things.*

 

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Support is always important.

Support is always important.

There’s more than one way to get the information and support you need, whether you’re learning about—or living with—Parkinson’s disease (PD)-related hallucinations or delusions.

 

Whether it’s you or a loved one experiencing PD-related hallucinations and delusions, you can always sign up to stay informed.

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Don’t feel alone. Support is available.

There are organizations that can help inform, educate, support, and bring the Parkinson’s community together. There’s no reason for you to feel alone.

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Connecting you to the support you deserve. 

Beginning a new medication can feel overwhelming and confusing for you and your loved ones. NUPLAZIDconnect™ was specifically created to help you get the support you deserve for a clear path forward.

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Ruth & Jody

Jody’s mother, Ruth, started experiencing hallucinations and delusions after her Parkinson’s diagnosis. In this video, Jody talks about the importance of communicating openly with your healthcare provider.

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“I felt some relief in talking to her doctor and him reassuring that it was part of the disease.” — Jody W.

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Important Safety Information for NUPLAZID (pimavanserin)

Increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. 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-related psychosis unrelated to the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis.

Increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis:

  • 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-related psychosis unrelated to the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis.

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.

NUPLAZID may cause serious side effects including:

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.

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.

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.

The most 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.

It is not known if NUPLAZID is safe and effective in people under 18 years of age.

Dosage and Administration

The recommended dose of NUPLAZID is 34 mg once per day, taken by mouth.

Indication

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

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).

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

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