We are all individuals with differing symptoms and differing reactions to our unique (and again individual) regimes of pharmacotherapy. It is important to remember that each patient has their own specific Parkinson's Disease clinical picture and individualized, tailored treatment is an absolute must. If you experience hallucinations you should seek the advice of your licensed healthcare provider.
These sites may be helpful:
Hallucinations
http://www.parkinson.org/hallucin.htm
Sleep Disturbances, Vivid Dreams, and Hallucinations
http://www.parkinson.org/sleep.htm
Hallucinations Questionnaire
http://www.parkinson.org/qhallucin.htm
Hallucinations appear to be a possible side effect of most anti Parkinson drugs. Responses and side effects vary from one person to the next.
Sinemet CR
More common side effects may include:
Confusion, hallucinations, nausea, uncontrollable twitching or jerking
http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/sin1405.htm
Requip
All Parkinson's patients should be informed that syncope or symptomatic
hypotension may occur more frequently during initial treatment and
hallucinations can occur at any time during the course of treatment.
http://www.parkinson.org/requip.htm
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