Treatment Options For Parkinson’s Disease
Prescribed Medications
The main cause of Parkinson’s disease is a reduced amount of a neurotransmitter called dopamine. Most prescribed medications used for controlling symptoms are aimed at optimizing the action of dopamine or replacing it in the brain. Common options include levodopa, carbidopa, tolcapone, entacapone, dopamine agonists, amantadine, selegiline, and anticholinergic drugs. However, there might be certain side effects, such as hallucinations and dyskinesia. [5]
