Whether you or your loved one were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) two days or two decades ago, you likely wonder about medication: What are the options, what can and can’t medication do, what are the side effects and more.
As you may know, there are many medications for Parkinson’s. (Learn more.) At least a dozen new drugs gained approval since 2014 and more are continuously making their way to the market.
So, what should you know about available and upcoming PD medications? Watch my Ask the MD video for answers to this and other medication questions.
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One fact you don’t want to miss: Taking medication does not prevent you from volunteering for research. But those who are not yet on medication can make especially valuable contributions to studies of how disease changes over time, like MJFF’s Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative. To speak with the study team, call 877-525-PPMI or email joinppmi@michaeljfox.org.
Ask the MD has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.
