The central objective of using Parkinson’s disease medication is to control or manage motor symptoms. Since these symptoms are largely due to the diminishing supply of dopamine in the brain, most symptomatic medication are designed to replenish, mimic, or enhance the effect of this chemical. Remember that medication usage is only a part of the whole treatment plan for effectively treating PD.
These are the most commonly used medications in PD:
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