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Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy
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Aug 14 2008
Q:Should a person who has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's, but who is not yet seriously troubled by the illness, begin taking medications as soon as possible? Or should they delay taking anything until the condition becomes truly troubling?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:How can severe orthostatic hypotension be helped? My husband is on proamatine 3 x daily, fludrocortisone 2xdaily. He has had P.D. for 18 yrs (BS)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I know there is some debate about whether to use a dopamine agonist or levodopa(Sinemet) first when treating someone with PD. Why would someone use a dopamine agonist instead of Sinemet? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this style of therapy compared to using Sinemet first and then a dopamine agonist? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:Please provide list of drugs used with PD! Also provide drugs being used in research and best sites for new research breakthroughs!!Show Answer
(CA)
Aug 14 2008
Q:Have there been any studies conducted concerning long term damage (mental/physical)caused as a result of medications being completely stopped for a 24-48 hour period in an advanced stage patient?Show Answer
(anonymous)
