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  1. Parkinson's disease - Treatment

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    Parkinson's disease cannot be cured, but medications can help control symptoms. In some later cases, surgery may be advised.

    Medication

    Dopamine precursor: Drug which can pass through to the brain and readily get converted to dopamine. Helps in managing Parkinson's disease.

    Levodopa

    Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors: Inhibits the action of catechol-O-methyl transferase an enzyme which is involved in degrading neurotransmitters.

    Entacapone . Tolcapone . Opicapone . Nitecapone

    Dopamine agonists: Activates dopamine receptors and helps in managing the disease.

    Bromocriptine . Pergolide . Pramipexole . Ropinirole

    MAO-B inhibitors: Increases the amount of dopamine in the basal ganglia by inhibiting the activity an enzyme that breaks down dopamine.

    Safinamide . Selegiline . Rasagiline

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    Selfcare

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    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    Perform physical activities and take practical measures to avoid falling

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    Procedure

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    Deep brain stimulation: Surgical procedure to treat motor symptoms such as stiffness, slowed movement, tremor, rigidity and walking problems.

    Carbidopa/Levodopa enteral suspension: The drug is delivered to the small intestine through a tube in the stomach through a keyhole made through surgery.

    Thalamotomy: Destruction of a part of the thalamus to help alleviate movement disorders.

    Pallidotomy: Pallidotomy is destruction of the globus pallidus, the part of the brain responsible for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

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    Specialist

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    Physical therapist : A health professional who helps patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility.

    Counselor : Specializes in giving guidance on personal or psychological problems.

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    Diagnosis

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    A chronic and progressive movement disorder that initially causes tremor in one hand, stiffness or slowing of movement.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    May be dangerous or life threatening
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
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    Common for ages 60 and older
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    More common in males
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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  1. Medicines your care team may prescribe include:

    • Carbidopa-levodopa (Rytary, Sinemet, Duopa, others). Levodopa, the most effective Parkinson's disease medicine, is a natural chemical that passes into the brain and is converted to dopamine. ...
    • Inhaled carbidopa-levodopa. Inbrija is a brand-name medicine delivering carbidopa-levodopa in an inhaled form. ...
    • Carbidopa-levodopa infusion. Duopa is a brand-name medicine combining carbidopa and levodopa. ...

    Parkinson's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376062
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    What is the best medication for Parkinson's disease?
    There’s no single “best” medication for Parkinson’s disease. You typically need to take a combination of medications to manage symptoms. However, levodopa is the main go-to medication for PD. It’s the most effective at managing slowness of movement (bradykinetic symptoms).

    Parkinson’s Disease Medications - Cleveland Clinic

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    How can medications help treat Parkinson's disease?
    Medicines can help treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s by: The main therapy for Parkinson’s is levodopa. Nerve cells use levodopa to make dopamine to replenish the brain’s dwindling supply. Usually, people take levodopa along with another medication called carbidopa.

    Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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    Do you need a medication for Parkinson's disease?
    Almost all patients with Parkinson’s disease eventually need to take medication to help with their motor symptoms. Several classes of medications are available, while Carbidopa/Levodopa remains the most effective symptomatic therapy and is available in many strengths and formulations.

    Treatment & Medication | American Parkinson Disease Assoc

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    What are the treatment options for Parkinson's disease?
    Parkinson’s medications are the mainstay of treatment, but modalities are often used in combination to reap the most benefits. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can be critical to the treatment plan. Surgical options also have an important role for a subset of patients with PD.

    Treatment & Medication | American Parkinson Disease Assoc

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  3. Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...

    Parkinson's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

  4. American Parkinson Disease Association
    https://www.apdaparkinson.org/.../medication

    Approved Medications | American Parkinson Disease Assoc.

  5. Drugs.com
    https://www.drugs.com/condition/parkinson-s-disease.html

    List of 50 Parkinson's Disease Medications Compared - Drugs.com

  6. Healthline
    https://www.healthline.com/.../parkins…

    7 Parkinson's Medications You Should Know About

    WEBJun 24, 2021 · Learn more about 7 common types of Parkinson's medications, including their benefits and onset time, and the long-term outlook for Parkinson's treatment.

  7. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/drug-treatments

    Parkinson's Disease Medications: Types of Common Drug …

  8. What are some treatments for Parkinson's?

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    Dr. Mayank Saxena

    Dr. Mayank Saxena community pageDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of expThe main treatment modality for Parkinson's disease is the medical management with levodopa. Other modalities...Read more
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  9. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/...

    Parkinson’s Disease Medications - Cleveland Clinic

  10. American Parkinson Disease Association
    https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/n…

    New Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease | APDA

    WEBOctober 19, 2021. Exploring seven recently approved Parkinson’s treatments. Update: View our updated post of new Parkinson’s treatments in the clinical trial pipeline for 2023 and 2024.

  11. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/parkins…

    Parkinson’s Disease Treatment: What Works the Best

    WEBJun 21, 2023 · Medication is the hallmark therapy, especially a drug called levodopa, which raises dopamine (a brain chemical) levels in the brain and is the best drug for controlling PD symptoms. Other medications, like …

  12. American Parkinson Disease Association
    https://www.apdaparkinson.org/.../treat…

    Treatment & Medication | American Parkinson Disease …

    WEBAlmost all patients with Parkinson’s disease eventually need to take medication to help with their motor symptoms. Several classes of medications are available, while Carbidopa/Levodopa remains the …

  13. National Institute on Aging
    https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/parkins…

    Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

    WEBTreatments for Parkinson's disease. Support for people living with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, …