List of Treatments for Parkinson's Disease

Apokyn (Apomorphine)

Overview
Apokyn is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004 to treat intermittent “off” episodes in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease. Apokyn is also referred to by its… read more

Azilect (Rasagiline)

Overview
Azilect is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006 to treat motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. Azilect may be prescribed as a monotherapy to people… read more

Clinical trials

Overview
Depending on several factors, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials studying new treatments for Parkinson’s disease or Parkinsonism. Eligibility may be based on specifics of your condition, such… read more

Cogentin (Benztropine mesylate)

Overview
Cogentin is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat motor symptoms in all forms of parkinsonism. Cogentin is often prescribed to younger people with Parkinson’s… read more

Comtan (Entacapone)

Overview
Comtan is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct (add-on) drug to levodopa/carbidopa if the latter drugs begin to lose effectiveness in treating motor symptoms… read more

Crexont (Carbidopa and Levodopa)

Overview
Crexont is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, post-encephalitic parkinsonism (Parkinson-like symptoms following brain inflammation), and parkinsonism…

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Overview
People with Parkinson’s Disease whose motor symptoms are debilitating and cannot be controlled with medications, or whose side effects from medications are severe, may be candidates for Deep Brain Stimulation… read more

Duopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa)

Overview
Duopa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 to treat fluctuating motor symptoms in those with advanced Parkinson’s Disease. Duopa may be prescribed if your condition… read more

Eldepryl (Selegiline)

Overview
Eldepryl is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989 to treat motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. Eldepryl may be prescribed as a monotherapy to people… read more

Exelon (Rivastigmine)

Overview
Exelon is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000 to treat mild to moderate dementia in people with Parkinson’s disease. Exelon may also be prescribed to treat… read more

Exercise

Overview
Exercise can help everyone stay healthy and feel their best. For people with Parkinson’s, exercise offers important additional benefits. Getting regular exercise can reduce motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, slow… read more

Gocovri (Amantadine)

Overview
Gocovri is a prescription drug approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat dyskinesia (movement disorder) in people with Parkinson’s disease who are also receiving levodopa-based therapy.… read more

Inbrija (Levodopa inhalation powder)

Overview
Inbrija is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat “off” episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are taking oral levodopa/carbidopa.

Inbrija is an… read more

Kynmobi (Apomorphine HCl)

Overview

Kynmobi is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for acute, intermittent treatment of “off” episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease. Kynmobi is also referred to by… read more

Levodopa/Carbidopa

Overview
Together, Levodopa and Carbidopa form a combination prescription drug originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1975. Levodopa/Carbidopa is used to treat motor symptoms of Parkinsonism… read more

Medical marijuana

Overview
Some people with Parkinson’s use medical marijuana as a complementary therapy to treat symptoms including pain, mood problems, and sleep disorders.

It is vital to inform your doctor of all treatments you… read more

Mirapex (Pramipexole dihydrochloride)

The Mirapex brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Mirapex is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997 to treat motor…

Mirapex ER (Pramipexole)

The Mirapex ER brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Mirapex ER is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in…