Drug Treatments for Parkinson's Disease

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Reviewed March 2012

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Title:   Parkinson's disease and going to hospital
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A person with Parkinson's disease who is going into hospital may worry about managing their condition throughout their stay. There are practical things you can do to prepare for a planned or elective hospital admission.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Pramipexole (Sifrol and Sifrol ER) for Parkinson's disease
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   A new, long-acting form of pramipexole (Sifrol ER) is available for Parkinson's disease. This revised Medicine Update describes the potential benefits, side effects and issues to be aware of with pramipexole (Sifrol) or the long-acting form (Sifrol ER).
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Parkinson's disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Parkinson's disease affects one in 100 people over the age of 60. Symptoms range from tremor, rigidity and slow movements to lethargy, masked face and sleep disturbance. Although the cause is unknown, treatments include medication, surgery and multidisciplinary therapy.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Parkinson's disease - treatment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Parkinson's disease is currently an incurable condition, but symptoms can be treated with a range of medications. Support is the best form of management, when used in conjunction with medication. Neurosurgery to alleviate symptoms is also an option for some people.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Parkinson's disease: dopaminergic therapy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Because Parkinson's disease has been linked to a lack of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, much drug treatment has focused on dopamine replacement.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease: diet and nutrition - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Even more than people who are not affected, people with Parkinson's disease need to maintain a correct diet.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Apomorphine in Parkinson's disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Apomorphine is a fast-acting drug which helps many people with Parkinson's disease.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Parkinson's disease: a personal experience
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   47-year-old single mother who has had Parkinson's disease for 13 years.
Date:   Aug 2001
Title:   Drugs for Parkinson's disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease increase the amount of an important chemical, called dopamine, in the brain.
Date:   Aug 2001
Title:   Drugs for Parkinson's disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Levodopa is the most effective drug available for treating the motor symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. It is usually combined with a peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor. Early treatment with dopamine agonists can reduce the risk of developing dyskinesia.
Date:   Aug 2001

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