See what members are saying about Parkinson's disease treatments, the side effects to expect, and the drug basics.
All treatment information is medically reviewed · January 20, 2026
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Neupro is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 to treat motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Neupro is also referred to by its drug name, rotigotine
Neupro is…
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Northera is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014 to treat orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing up) in people with Parkinson’s disease. Northera is also…
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Nourianz is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with Parkinson’s experiencing “off” episodes. Nourianz is also referred to by its drug name, istradefylline…
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Nuplazid is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease. Nuplazid is also known by its drug…
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Onapgo is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson’s disease. It is prescribed to individuals who experience “off”…
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Ongentys is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with Parkinson’s experiencing “off” episodes. Ongentys is also referred to by its drug name, opicapone…
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Parlodel is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Parlodel is also indicated to treat acromegaly, as well as problems associated with…
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Rytary is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015 to treat motor symptoms of Parkinsonism caused by Parkinson’s Disease, encephalitis, or exposure to carbon monoxide or…
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Sinemet is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1975 to treat motor symptoms of Parkinsonism caused by Parkinson’s Disease, encephalitis, or exposure to carbon monoxide or…
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Stalevo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003 to treat motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Stalevo is often prescribed in cases of advanced Parkinson’s Disease when…
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Tasmar is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998. Tasmar is prescribed as an adjunct (add-on) drug to levodopa/carbidopa if the latter drugs begin to lose…
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Trihexyphenidyl is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat motor symptoms in all forms of parkinsonism. Trihexyphenidyl is often prescribed to younger people with…
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Vyalev is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson’s disease. This treatment is intended for individuals who experience…
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Xadago is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an add-on medication to treat Parkinson’s disease. Xadago is indicated for people who are taking levodopa/carbidopa but…
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Zelapar is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease. Zelapar may be prescribed as a monotherapy to people with early…
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