Seeing things that aren’t real?
Believing things that aren’t true? For Parkinson’s disease-related
hallucinations & delusions,
Mind your
mind
with
NUPLAZID
Mind your mind with NUPLAZID:
The first and only FDA-approved medicine to treat Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions.
How NUPLAZID can help
About 50% of people with Parkinson’s
may experience hallucinations and/or delusions over the course of their
disease. These symptoms generally
worsen over time, but are treatable.
About Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions
Seeing things that aren’t real? Believing things that aren’t true? That could be Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and/or delusions—and they may be more common than you think. About 50% of people living with Parkinson’s may experience them over the course of their disease. You’re not alone. Start the conversation today.
Don’t wait to speak up.
For people experiencing Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and/or delusions, symptoms generally worsen, but are treatable. Even if you’ve already started the conversation with your healthcare provider, finding the right treatment can make a difference. Mind your mind and download our NUPLAZID doctor discussion guide.
Watch how real people are taking on Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and delusions
Diane & Jay
Jody and Ruth
Ruth & Zoey
John
Beverly and Bud
Michael and Renee
Joe and Mariann
See real stories from people taking NUPLAZID to fight back against their Parkinson’s-related hallucinations and/or delusions and their care partners who support them every step of the way.
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.
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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.