DOI: 10.55691/2582-3868.1308 ISSN: 2582-3868

Ropinirole-Induced Sleep-Related Behavioral Disturbances and Psychotic Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Case Report

Kareena Arora, Akshatha C J, Rajesh Raman, Vikrant Arora, Bindu Annigeri, Megha Sadashiv

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized primarily by motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor. Though commonly associated with motor symptoms but can also present with significant non-motor symptoms such as sleep disturbances, psychosis, and cognitive decline. These symptoms may arise spontaneously or be medication-induced. We present the case of a 53-year-old male with Parkinson’s disease who developed nocturnal behavioural disturbances and psychotic features, likely secondary to dopaminergic agonist medication. Symptom resolution followed adjustment of antiparkinsonian medications and the introduction of antipsychotic medication