... Dopamine agonists (Apokyn, Mirapex, Mirapex ER, Requip, Requip XL) can be taken alone or as add-ons to mimic the effect of dopamine. These can be administered as a pill, as a patch, or by injection. Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors (Azilect, Eldepryl, Xadago, Zelapar) can be taken alone or as an add-on. ...
Managing Parkinson's Disease Motor Fluctuations
... Dopamine agonists (Apokyn, Mirapex, Mirapex ER, Requip, Requip XL) can be taken alone or as add-ons to mimic the effect of dopamine. These can be administered as a pill, as a patch, or by injection. Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors (Azilect, Eldepryl, Xadago, Zelapar) can be taken alone or as an add-on. ...
... Examples of these drugs include: Ropinirole (Requip) Pramipexole (Mirapex) Apomorphine (Apokyn) Rotigotine (Neupro) Amantadine (Gocovri) is another drug that can reduce dyskinesia and help Parkinson’s symptoms. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain, which alleviates movement symptoms associated with the disease. ...
Dyskinesia vs. Dystonia: Understanding the Difference
... Examples of these drugs include: Ropinirole (Requip) Pramipexole (Mirapex) Apomorphine (Apokyn) Rotigotine (Neupro) Amantadine (Gocovri) is another drug that can reduce dyskinesia and help Parkinson’s symptoms. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain, which alleviates movement symptoms associated with the disease. ...
... The drugs pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinirole (Requip) appeared to carry the highest risk, the researchers said.Doctors treating patients using a dopamine agonist "should be extra vigilant, as impulse-control disorders in the setting of Parkinson's disease could emerge after a significant delay," Okun said.Families of Parkinson's patients also should ...
Parkinson's Meds Tied to Higher Rate of Gambling, Sex Addiction Than Thought
... The drugs pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinirole (Requip) appeared to carry the highest risk, the researchers said.Doctors treating patients using a dopamine agonist "should be extra vigilant, as impulse-control disorders in the setting of Parkinson's disease could emerge after a significant delay," Okun said.Families of Parkinson's patients also should ...
... As one member shared, “My neurologist recently increased my daily dose of ropinirole (Requip) to see if it would help with my left-handed tremor. ...