How often parkinson medicine is reduced after dbs surgery?

Often: Many people find relief of motor symptoms and although most still need medication, many can reduce it. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/deep_brain_stimulation/deep_brain_stimulation.htm

Variable: Key to making DBS decision is whether you are still responding to L-DOPA. Very often some medication will be used following procedure, but have seen dosing drop dramatically, and maybe your ropinorole can be stopped. Impressed with most outcomes from DBS, and more often than not, seeing pts implanted far earlier these days. If you are experiencing more OFF time, consider DBS.