Five Myths About Levodopa

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Levodopa and Parkinson’s Disease When prescribed, levodopa is extremely effective in treating the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD)...see more and is embraced by many with PD. Many individuals see using Levodopa as a vital ingredient in maintaining movement and quality of life. It is the most prescribed medication for PD and has been the mainstay […]

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More medications to avoid in Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Data analysis, prescriptions trends and the risk of Parkinson’s disease It is incredibly important when taking any medication(s) to...see more be aware of potential interactions with other drugs or supplements you may also be taking. It can be confusing, especially if you’re taking more than one medication and/or dealing with more than one ailment or disease […]

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Repurposing medications for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Repurposed medications to treat Parkinson’s Disease Repurposing medications is a process by which medications already approved by the Food...see more and Drug Administration (FDA) for one reason are tested and shown to work for another purpose. One great example of this is the use of Amantadine for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Amantadine was first approved for the […]

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