Parkinson's Disease Medications

Definition of Parkinson's Disease:

A progressive, neurological disease first described in 1817 by James Parkinson.

The pathology is not completely understood, but there appears to be consistent changes in the melanin-containing nerve cells in the brainstem

Drugs associated with Parkinson's Disease

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Drug Name (View by: Brand | Generic)	Reviews	Ratings
Akineton (Pro, More...) generic name: biperiden class: anticholinergic antiparkinson agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
Artane (More...) generic name: trihexyphenidyl class: anticholinergic antiparkinson agents	1 review	Rate it	4.5
Azilect (Pro, More...) generic name: rasagiline class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	6 reviews	Rate it	7.0
Cogentin (Pro, More...) generic name: benztropine class: anticholinergic antiparkinson agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
Comtan (Pro, More...) generic name: entacapone class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	3 reviews	Rate it	5.0
Eldepryl (Pro, More...) generic name: selegiline class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors	1 review	Rate it	10
Exelon (Pro, More...) generic name: rivastigmine class: cholinesterase inhibitors	1 review	Rate it	1.0
Mirapex (Pro, More...) generic name: pramipexole class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	3 reviews	Rate it	7.0
Mirapex ER (Pro, More...) generic name: pramipexole class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	1 review	Rate it	9.0
Neupro (More...) generic name: rotigotine class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	8 reviews	Rate it	8.1
Parcopa (Pro, More...) generic name: carbidopa/levodopa class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
Parlodel (Pro, More...) generic name: bromocriptine class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents, prolactin inhibitors	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
Permax (Pro, More...) generic name: pergolide class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
Requip (Pro, More...) generic name: ropinirole class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	4 reviews	Rate it	4.2
Requip XL (Pro, More...) generic name: ropinirole class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	4 reviews	Rate it	7.4
Sinemet (Pro, More...) generic name: carbidopa/levodopa class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	2 reviews	Rate it	8.5
Sinemet CR (Pro, More...) generic name: carbidopa/levodopa class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	2 reviews	Rate it	7.5
Stalevo (Pro, More...) generic name: carbidopa/entacapone/levodopa class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	5 reviews	Rate it	6.0
Stalevo 100 (More...) generic name: carbidopa/entacapone/levodopa class: dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	0 reviews	Rate it	7.5
Symmetrel (Pro, More...) generic name: amantadine class: adamantane antivirals, dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents	0 reviews	Rate it	5.0
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