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List of Treatments for Parkinson's Disease

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

Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System)

Overview
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…

Northera (Droxidopa)

Overview
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…

Nourianz (Istradefylline)

Overview
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…

Nuplazid (Pimavanserin)

Overview
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…

Onapgo (Apomorphine Hydrochloride)

Overview
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”…

Ongentys (Opicapone)

Overview
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…

Parlodel (Bromocriptine mesylate)

Overview
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…

Rytary (Levodopa/Carbidopa)

Overview
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…

Sinemet (Levodopa/Carbidopa)

Overview
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…

Stalevo (Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone)

Overview
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…

Tasmar (Tolcapone)

Overview
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…

Trihexyphenidyl

Overview
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…

Vyalev (Foscarbidopa/Foslevodopa)

Overview
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…

Xadago (Safinamide)

Overview
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…

Zelapar (Selegiline)

Overview
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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