In fact, around 50% of people with Parkinson’s may experience hallucinations or delusions over the course of their disease.
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Are Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions affecting you or someone you love?
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Are Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions affecting you or someone you love?
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Are Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions affecting you or someone you love?
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Are Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions affecting you or someone you love?
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How people describe their hallucinations or delusions:
Seeing things that others don't
Hearing things that others don't
Paranoia
False beliefs
Hallucinations and delusions are just two of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
There are 2 general types of Parkinson’s symptoms:
Motor
These are movement-related symptoms.
These are symptoms like resting tremors, limb stiffness, impaired balance, and slow movement.
Non-motor
These are other symptoms not related to movement.
Hallucinations and delusions are considered non-motor 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.
“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.
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.
“We want people to understand that this is part of Parkinson’s, and there’s something you can do about it.” — Renee C.
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
Hallucinations and delusions can continue to worsen as the disease progresses.
They can affect life at home
Hallucinations and delusions can lead to increased caregiver distress, greater responsibility for caregivers, and even nursing home placement.
"I never knew that seeing things that others didn’t was a symptom of my Parkinson’s."*
*Based on an experience shared by a person living with Parkinson's disease psychosis.
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NUPLAZID:
Real help for a real part of Parkinson’s disease.
NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin) is the only medicine FDA-approved to reduce the frequency and/or severity of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis.
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.
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.
See how NUPLAZIDconnect can help you.
"I’m scared to be alone. I never know when I’ll start to see things that others don't see."*
*Based on an experience shared by a person living with Parkinson's disease psychosis.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
“I felt some relief in talking to her doctor and him reassuring that it was part of the disease.” — Jody W.
