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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism Frequently Missed : Of 17 DIP patients seen by a neurologist, only 2 were correctly diagnosed, according to an informal study.


 

In addition, amantadine and anticholinergics are frequently used to treat symptoms. Other potential treatments include levodopa, electroconvulsive therapy, propranolol, and clozapine.

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