levosulpiride and Parkinson-Disease--Secondary

Discontinuation of offending drugs can prevent drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) before it occurs and reverse or cure it afterwards. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of DIP and the utilization of offending drugs through an analysis of representative nationwide claims data.. We selected DIP patients of ages ranging from 40 to 100 years old with the G21.1 code from the Korean National Service Health Insurance Claims database from 2009 to 2015. The annual standardized prevalence of DIP was explored from 2009 to 2015. Trends were estimated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and the Cochran-Armitage test for DIP over the course of 6 years. Additionally, the utilization of offending drugs was analyzed.. The prevalence of DIP has increased. To prevent or decrease DIP, we suggest that physicians reduce prescriptions of benzamide derivatives that have been most commonly used, and that attempts be made to find other alternative drugs. Additionally, the need for continuing education about offending drugs should be emphasized.

Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Benzamides; Benzyl Compounds; Drug Prescriptions; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease, Secondary; Prevalence; Republic of Korea; Sulpiride; Young Adult

Topics: Depressive Disorder; Dopamine Antagonists; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Parkinson Disease, Secondary; Sulpiride