Parkinsons Disease Articles
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Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that typically causes tremors. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Parkinson's disease, including information on possible symptoms, statistics, and treatment options.
People who have certain health conditions may find it beneficial to use coenzyme Q10 supplements. This eMedTV page offers a detailed look at coenzyme Q10, including how it works, potential side effects, and what to tell your doctor before taking it.
Amantadine is a medicine licensed to treat the flu, Parkinson's disease, and side effects from other drugs. This eMedTV segment covers amantadine uses in more detail, describes the possible side effects of the drug, and offers some dosing tips.
Sinemet is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This page from the eMedTV library offers an overview of Sinemet, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Cogentin is a prescription drug approved to treat Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal symptoms. This eMedTV Web article describes how Cogentin works, explains when and how to take the medicine, lists side effects that may occur, and more.
Selegiline is a medicine licensed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV resource explains how selegiline works to increase dopamine levels, lists potential side effects of the medication, and provides some tips on when and how to take the drug.
Azilect is a Parkinson's disease medication available by prescription only. This page from the eMedTV library describes how Azilect works, explains when and how to take the medicine, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.
Parkinsonism is a type of disorder that affects voluntary movement. This selection from the eMedTV Web library takes an in-depth look at several different types of parkinsonism, such as Parkinson's disease, drug-induced parkinsonism, and more.
One of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease is a tremor. The information in this page of the eMedTV library describes the various possible Parkinson's disease symptoms, such as depression, sleep problems, speech changes, and more.
Stalevo is a prescription drug licensed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Stalevo, explains how it works, offers general dosing information for the medication, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Artane is a medication used for treating Parkinson's disease and other similar conditions. This eMedTV resource discusses other Artane uses, explains how the drug works, and lists some of the side effects that may occur with treatment.
Bromocriptine is a prescription drug used for treating parkinsonism, hyperprolactinemia, and acromegaly. This eMedTV article explains how bromocriptine works for these conditions, lists possible side effects of the drug, and offers dosing guidelines.
Ropinirole is a dopamine agonist used to treat muscle rigidity and stiffness in diseases like Parkinson's. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at ropinirole and its uses, dosing information, and potential side effects.
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.
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.
Lodosyn is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource explains how Lodosyn works, describes the effects of this medication, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Comtan is a prescription drug that is approved for treating Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV site describes how Comtan works, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists potential side effects to look out for during treatment.
Apokyn is a dopamine agonist that helps relieve certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This page of the eMedTV Web site further describes this prescription medication and its uses, as well as dosing guidelines and potential side effects.
Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and RLS. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at pramipexole, including information on how it works, when and how to take the drug, and possible side effects.
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.
