Parkinsons Disease Articles A-Z
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Dosing for ropinirole is determined by a doctor -- never adjust your dose unless specifically told to do so. This eMedTV page explains typical doses for ropinirole (although this varies for each patient). Tips on taking the medicine are also given.
Drug Interactions for Ropinirole
Some drug interactions for ropinirole can cause your body to metabolize the drug differently than intended. This eMedTV resource lists several drug interactions (such as ciprofloxacin) and offers information on their potential effects.
Drug Interactions With Amantadine
Drugs that may interact with amantadine include stimulants, FluMist, and antipsychotic medicines. This eMedTV article outlines other medicines that may cause drug interactions with amantadine and describes the possible effects of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Bromocriptine
Antipsychotics, nitrates, and certain antibiotics may cause drug interactions with bromocriptine. As this eMedTV article explains, bromocriptine interactions could increase your risk for side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medications.
Drug Interactions With Coenzyme Q10
Blood pressure medicines, chemotherapy drugs, and warfarin may cause drug interactions with coenzyme Q10. This eMedTV Web page describes the potentially negative consequences these interactions can have and steps your doctor may take to prevent them.
Drug Interactions With Pramipexole
Some drug interactions with pramipexole can increase your risk of side effects. This page from the eMedTV library lists the medications that can negatively interact with pramipexole and describes the complications that these interactions may cause.
Drug Interactions With Procyclidine
Certain antipsychotics and antidepressants can cause drug interactions with procyclidine. This eMedTV Web resource lists other medications that may interact with procyclidine and explains the potential complications these interactions can cause.
Drug Interactions With Selegiline
Drugs that may interact with selegiline include antidepressants, stimulants, and many cold medicines. This eMedTV page outlines other medicines that may cause drug interactions with selegiline and describes the negative effects of these interactions.
Early Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
This eMedTV page describes some early symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as being overly tired, having difficulty getting out of a chair, and talking softly. This page also explains how many of these early signs are dismissed as normal aging.
The Exelon Patch is used for treating mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV segment explains how to use the patch and describes the drug's effects. Exalon Patch is a common misspelling of Exelon Patch.
On this eMedTV page, we discuss Exelon for Parkinson's disease. Information includes its possible warnings, side effects, dosing, drug interactions, and uses.
The Exelon Patch is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's dementia. This eMedTV article describes this medication in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for the drug.
Weight loss appears to be one of the most common side effects of the Exelon patch. This page from the eMedTV archives offers more information on the Exelon Patch and weight loss, and explains what you should do if extreme weight loss occurs.
The usual starting Exelon Patch dose is one patch, applied once daily. This part of the eMedTV library provides more detailed Exelon Patch dosing guidelines, including information on how to switch from Exelon capsules or solution.
NSAIDs, anticholinergic drugs, and cholinergic medicines may interact with the Exelon Patch. This eMedTV resource lists specific products from these drug classes and describes the potential effects of negative Exelon Patch interactions.
Fatigue, insomnia, and vomiting are some of the most common Exelon Patch side effects. As this eMedTV Web page explains, while most side effects are mild, some may require prompt medical attention, such as anxiety, depression, or severe weight loss.
The Exelon Patch is used for treating dementia in people with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV Web page discusses Exelon Patch uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and describes its effects.
Exelon Patch Warnings and Precautions
If you weigh less than 110 pounds, you may be at a higher risk for Exelon Patch side effects. This eMedTV article offers other important Exelon Patch warnings and precautions, and lists potential side effects that may occur with this medication.
Famous People With Parkinson's Disease
Many famous people with Parkinson's disease have helped increase the amount of research for the condition. This eMedTV page lists some famous people with Parkinson's disease, such as actor Michael J. Fox and former boxer Muhammad Ali.
Gene therapy may prove to be a promising treatment for Parkinson's disease. This selection from the eMedTV library further discusses gene therapy and Parkinson's disease in more detail, including information on how this process works using viruses.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic Akineton (biperiden hydrochloride) is not available in generic form. This page discusses why there are no generic Akineton products available even though patents for this medication have expired.
No generic Apokyn (apomorphine) products are currently licensed for sale. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers information on when a generic version of Apokyn may become available and explains the difference between Apokyn and apomorphine.
Artane (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride) is only available in generic form. This eMedTV page describes the various strengths and forms available for generic Artane and lists some of the drug companies that currently manufacture these generic products.
Azilect (rasagiline mesylate) is not yet available in generic form. This eMedTV article offers information on when generic Azilect products may become available and lists certain factors that may extend the exclusivity period of brand-name Azilect.
Generic forms of Cogentin (benztropine mesylate) are available. This eMedTV page lists the strengths of generic Cogentin that are available. Brand-name Cogentin tablets are no longer available, and there is no generic version of injectable Cogentin.
At this time, no generic Comtan (entacapone) is available in the United States. This segment from the eMedTV archives further discusses when a generic version may become available and explains whether entacapone is the same as generic Comtan.
There are currently no generic Lodosyn (carbidopa) products licensed for sale. This eMedTV segment explores why drug companies have not chosen to manufacture generic Lodosyn and explains the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."
There are currently no approved generic versions of Parcopa (orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa). This eMedTV page explains why there is no generic Parcopa and discusses why it's difficult to predict when a generic version may become available.
No generic Requip XL (ropinirole XL) products are currently licensed for sale. This eMedTV Web article offers information on when a generic version of the medication may become available and explains the difference between Requip XL and ropinirole XL.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Sinemet (carbidopa-levodopa) is available in generic form. This page lists the available strengths of generic Sinemet and explains how the FDA has determined that these generics are equivalent to the brand-name drug.
This eMedTV page explains that there is a generic Sinemet CR (carbidopa-levodopa CR). This page lists the available strengths of this generic medicine and explains how the FDA has determined that generic Sinemet CR is as good as the brand-name drug.
Stalevo (carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone) is not yet available in generic form. This eMedTV article explains when generic Stalevo may become available in the United States and explores the potential dangers of buying so-called "generic" Stalevo.
At this time, there is no generic Tasmar (tolcapone) available in the United States. This eMedTV page explains why no generic versions of the drug are likely to become available until 2012 and discusses the difference between Tasmar and tolcapone.
There are currently no approved generic forms of Zelapar (orally disintegrating selegiline). This eMedTV page covers why there is no generic Zelapar and explains that July 2014 is the earliest date that a generic version could become available.
Lodosyn is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, describes the effects of Lodosyn, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
It is currently not known whether Lodosyn (carbidopa) passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV page includes more information on Lodosyn and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if the drug is used while breastfeeding.
It is generally recommended that pregnant women avoid taking Lodosyn (carbidopa). This eMedTV page offers more a more in-depth look at Lodosyn and pregnancy, including information on why the drug was given a pregnancy Category C rating by the FDA.
Your Lodosyn dosage will be determined based on your current dose of levodopa and other carbidopa products. This eMedTV page explains how Lodosyn dosing works in more detail and lists the maximum daily carbidopa dose recommended for most people.
This eMedTV Web segment discusses Lodosyn. Drug information includes its warnings, side effects, dosing, and possible drug interactions.
Medications that could lead to Lodosyn drug interactions include phenytoin, isoniazid, and MAOIs. This eMedTV Web page provides a more complete list of medicines that may cause levodopa (and therefore Lodosyn) drug interactions.
It is not known what to expect from an overdose of Lodosyn (carbidopa), as it is always taken with levodopa. This eMedTV article lists reported symptoms of a levodopa overdose and describes various treatments that are available for a Lodosyn overdose.
Bothersome but usually not dangerous Lodosyn side effects include gas, fatigue, and flushing. This eMedTV article lists other bothersome (but not serious) side effects of Lodosyn and also explains which side effects may require medical attention.
Lodosyn is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV archives explores Lodosyn uses in more detail, describes how the medication works, and explains whether it may be used in children or for off-label purposes.
Lodosyn Warnings and Precautions
Lodosyn (with levodopa) can cause or worsen mental illnesses, due to its effects on dopamine. This eMedTV article offers other Lodosyn warnings and precautions, and includes important information on who should not use this particular product.
Natural Cure for Parkinson's Disease
Vitamin E, CoQ10, and ginkgo biloba are among the natural remedies for Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page describes other products that may offer a natural "cure" for this disease and covers tips on what to consider before using these products.
Parcopa is a prescription medicine approved to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This eMedTV article contains an overview of Parcopa, including information on how this drug works, possible side effects, dosing tips, and more.
This eMedTV Web page explains that one component of Parcopa does pass through breast milk and may affect a woman's ability to breastfeed. This article also covers what to do if you are taking Parcopa and breastfeeding.
As this eMedTV segment explains, animal studies indicate that Parcopa (orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa) may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This page further discusses Parcopa and pregnancy, and describes the problems that may occur.
This eMedTV page explains that Parcopa dosing guidelines are different for each person, depending on how you respond to the medicine and other factors. This page discusses factors that may affect your Parcopa dosage and offers tips on taking the drug.
Parcopa can interact with several medicines, possibly increasing the risk of developing side effects. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at several Parcopa drug interactions and describes the complications these interactions may cause.
Parcopa Medication Information
This eMedTV Web segment discusses the prescription medication Parcopa. Information includes its possible drug interactions, side effects, warnings, dosing, and uses.
