Parkinson's Medications

Questions and Answers

1. Does levodopa eventually stop working?

   - So far, Sinemet has been very effective at controlling my father's shakiness from Parkinson's disease. But I've heard that at some point, the drug stops working. Is that true?
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2. What are antipsychotic drugs?

   - What are antipsychotic drugs? How do they treat psychosis? At what point are they usually prescribed?
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3. Why does the drug levodopa seem to work well for my father with Parkinson's only at certain times of the day?

   - My father is taking levodopa (Sinemet) for Parkinson's disease, but his shakiness seems to get worse after he eats a meal. Does his medication need to be adjusted?
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4. Are there any better medications for Parkinson's than Carbidopa and Levodopa?

   - My husband has had Parkinson's for ten years. Are there any better medications besides Carbidopa 50/Levodopa 200mg. 7:00 AM.11:00 AM and 3:00 PM?

5. My father, who has Parkinson's disease, has been experiencing sundown syndrome. Is this normal or a side effect of a medication?

   - My Father was diagnosed with Parkinson's five years ago, within the last few months, he has shown signs of sundown syndrome. During these episodes, he is very agitated and confused(very paranoid) worried something is going on, that he does not know about. Can you tell me if the paranoid behavior is side affects from meds, and what can I do do calm him down...

6. Should my father be treated for "parkinson-like" symptoms if he is otherwise in good health?

   - My 88-year-old father has what his doctor refers to as "Parkinson's-like symptoms" but refuses to prescribe medication that may help some of the symptoms (shuffling feet, stooped gait, vacant stare, weakness and palsy in one arm). He was temporarily prescribed Sinemet at one point by another MD while his GP was away and his symptoms seemed to improve...
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7. What can be done to ease quivering due to Parkinson's disease?

   - My husband's hands, and mouth quiver due to Parkinson's. What do you suggest?

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