Abstract
Objectives Drug-induced Parkinsonism has similar symptoms to Parkinsonâs disease, but each has different causes. Drug-induced Parkinsonism accounts for the largest proportion of secondary Parkinsonism We report a outpatient case of drug-induced Parkinsonism after taking Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic. Method With discontinuing of antipsychotic drug, modified Yigan-san extract was administered for 12 weeks, and acupuncture and electroacupuncture procedures were performed 20 times. Results Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) score decreased from 23 to 3 during 59 days of treatment period without adverse events and worsening of depression. The Patient was highly satisfied. Conclusion Modified Yigan-san and electroacupuncture (GB34) can be used as an treatment option in patients with drug-induced Parkinsonism Keywords: Korean medicine, Yigan-san, Yokukan-san, case report, herbal medicine, drug induced Parkinsonism
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