FAQs about Parkinson’s disease treatments

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There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, and there are no available treatments that have been proven to slow or stop the progression of the neurodegenerative disorder. However, a range of medications and other treatments are available that can help to ease the symptoms of Parkinson’s and make living with the disease more manageable.

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Although there aren’t any medications that can slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease, a variety of medicines are available that can help to ease disease symptoms.

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Levodopa and its derivatives are generally the most effective treatment for controlling the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, though these medicines typically become less effective as the disease progresses. Their long-term use also can cause unpleasant side effects such as dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements). Other medications such as dopamine agonists or MAO-B inhibitors usually aren’t as effective for easing motor symptoms, but may be used on their own or in combination with levodopa to attain optimal symptom management with minimal side effects.

Category: Treatments

All of the available treatments for Parkinson’s work to ease the disease’s symptoms. In addition to Parkinson’s-specific therapies that can help to control motor symptoms, a wide range of symptom-specific medicines may be helpful for dealing with nonmotor complications of the disease.

Category: Treatments

Every person with Parkinson’s disease has a unique experience with disease symptoms and treatment responses. Finding the ideal treatment for any one person often is a process that involves some trial and error — trying out different available therapies to find one or more treatments that are effective for controlling symptoms without causing unbearable side effects.