Question 1

how can drug effect me if this is not parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Please be specific: What drug are you asking about?  Do you actually have Parkinson's?

Question 2

which is a better drug for treating parkinson's disease: pramipexole or madopar?

Accepted Answer

Either: The one that works the best for you.

Question 3

a patient with 5-year history of parkinson's disease, takes no drug treatment.is there any advanced treatment protocol to this condition in the us?

Accepted Answer

Confused: Please repost your question with an explanation of WHY this patient is on no medications; and also what you mean by "advanced treatment protocol." How is that different in your mind from the usual sort of treatment that one would get from a community neurologist?

Question 4

what's the drug of choice in treatment of parkinson's disease with a pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Avoid amantadine: Please see your neurologist before starting therapy while pregnant. Amantadine has been linked to birth defects in pregnant women.

Question 5

i developed drug induced parkinsonism after 28 months of taking flunarizine for migraine. it has been 12 months since i stopped taking flunarizine yet the parkinsonism remains. should i be worried about developing actual parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

: I would expect the parkinsonian side effects to resolve after the causative medication is out of your system and true Parkinson's disease would not follow.  If you still have concerns, consult a neurologist for evaluation and advice.

Question 6

are there over-the-counter medications that can help with parkinson's disease pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but no medications which differ significantly from any other otc pain relieving agent.  Avoid high doses of any otc medication especially if you have any type of liver or kidney disease or are taking a "blood thinner".  Some authorities do feel that if pain is due to increased "nerve" activity then Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may be helpful.  It is surely relatively  safe to try.  Dr. J.

Question 7

what are some medications for parkinson's disease that mimic or replace the dopamine chemicals?

Accepted Answer

List: The classic is L-DOPA, and dopamine agonists include Requip, Mirapex, Neupro (rotigotine) patch,   All of these supplement dopamine directly or indirectly, but other medications are available to prolong the effect, such as entacapone, or Aziiect.

Question 8

what is the effect of delaying starting any type of medications for parkinson's disease in a 49y/o male. +/-?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: The medications reduce rigidity and tremor but probably don't retard the progression of the pathology.  If the patient's quality of life has not been significantly impacted, delaying the institution of medication may not be crucial. A neurologist would be best to advise you, however.

Question 9

my husband (my dependent) is in advanced stages of parkinson disease and among other medication has been on comtan for many years. i have now been informed that comtan has been discontinued. is there any alternative that he could be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

PD: STALEVO AND  NEBICAPONE  ARE SUITABLE ALTERNATIVES. DISCUSS WITH THE NEUROLOGIST

Question 10

what are medications for parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson: Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) is what our neurologists use. Consult your pcp for other options.

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How can drug effect me if this is not parkinson's disease?

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Which is a better drug for treating parkinson's disease: pramipexole or madopar?

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A patient with 5-year history of parkinson's disease, takes no drug treatment.is there any advanced treatment protocol to this condition in the us?

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What's the drug of choice in treatment of parkinson's disease with a pregnant women?

A member asked:

I developed drug induced parkinsonism after 28 months of taking flunarizine for migraine. it has been 12 months since i stopped taking flunarizine yet the parkinsonism remains. should i be worried about developing actual parkinson's disease?

A member asked:

Are there over-the-counter medications that can help with parkinson's disease pain?

A member asked:

What are some medications for parkinson's disease that mimic or replace the dopamine chemicals?

A member asked:

What is the effect of delaying starting any type of medications for parkinson's disease in a 49y/o male. +/-?

A member asked:

My husband (my dependent) is in advanced stages of parkinson disease and among other medication has been on comtan for many years. i have now been informed that comtan has been discontinued. is there any alternative that he could be prescribed?

A member asked:

What are medications for parkinson's disease?

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