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Frequently Asked Questions
Drug Therapy
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Aug 14 2008
Q:My friend is taking Stalevo for her Parkinson's, and I understand there is a newer and possibly better drug, Apokyn, on the market. Can you tell me more about this drug? (MR)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:How do you know when you should start taking medicine to control your Parkinson's disease symptoms? And, how do you decide what kind of drug to use? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My mother has Parkinson's. For the last year, she was treated with carbidopa/levodopa. Recently, someone advised her to take Madopar saying this is a new and better medicine. I want to know what is the advantage (or disadvantage) of taking Madopar instead of using carbidopa/levodopa?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:My Grandmother (age eighty) is seriously ill with PD. Doctors say she can't use some medicine because her heart is weak. Is there any kind ofShow Answer
medicine that can help?
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Do you have any information regarding the use of Safinamide in Parkinson's disease? Many thanks (IA)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My father has Parkinson's. He is having a hard time dealing with the tremors. He says that his whole body is shaking inside. He is starting to take more pills during the day than he is supposed to. He is to take 6-7 and he is taking 9-10. Sometimes every two hours. I've told him that he is harming his body but he doesn't listen. What exactly is he doing to himself? (JC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:After years of taking medicines for Parkinson's, if the drugs were stopped, what could happen? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My husband is taking Selegiline and Requip for his Parkinsons disease. What can he take to help with cold symptoms?Show Answer
(JB)
Aug 13 2008
Q:When first diagnosed with Parkinson's about 1-2 years ago, I was on Sinemet every 8 hours...now I am taking it every 5. If, as the PD progresses, the interval times of taking the medication becomes shorter, what happens when I am taking the medication at 1- 2 hour intervals? Is there a cancellation point when I will be totally immobile? (JA)Show Answer
