Drug treatment of Parkinson's
Drug treatment is the main method used to control the
symptoms of Parkinson's
Drug treatment for Parkinson's is prescribed to suit the individual. Each person will react to their medication in different ways.
Professor Adrian Williams, Consultant Neurologist
The loss of dopamine-producing nerve
cells in the brain results in the appearance of Parkinson's
symptoms.
Drug treatments aim to increase the level of dopamine that
reaches the brain and stimulate the parts of the brain where
dopamine works.
There are many different drugs prescribed for Parkinson's,
depending on the symptoms. None of them are perfect, but research into treatments is improving the
options all the time.
Drugs are reviewed over time to ensure each person receives the
best combination for them as the condition
progresses
You may need to be careful if you take medication for other
reasons. Your specialist can advise on this.
For more information, see our Drug
treatment of Parkinson's booklet or browse the pages below.
The main drug treatments of Parkinson's
These are the main drug regimes available for the treatment of
Parkinson's:
We have made every effort to ensure that the information
presented on this website is accurate at time of updating.
Please remember that information about drugs may change. This
website does not list all the uses and side effects associated with
these drugs.
We advise you to consult a doctor regarding all aspects of
individual healthcare.
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