May 8, 2024 at noon Eastern

Speaker: Dr. Sharon Cahoon-Metzger is a Senior Medical Liaison with the Neurocrine Biosciences Medical Team. She earned a PhD in Developmental Neurobiology and was faculty at Dartmouth College School of Medicine prior to joining the biotech industry.

Topic: Anticholinergics and Drug Induced Movement Disorders

Brief review of drug-induced movement disorders, with background on sensitive dopamine/acetylcholine balance. Review of hypo- vs hyperkinetic disorders and how treatment approaches should differ between them, including the use of anticholinergics. Review of anticholinergic systemic effects and AEs and review of gradual tapering of anticholinergic meds to prevent movement exacerbations.