List of Treatments for Parkinson's Disease

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

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

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…

Parcopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa)

Overview
Parcopa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004 to treat motor symptoms of Parkinsonism caused by Parkinson’s Disease, encephalitis, or exposure to carbon monoxide or… read more

Requip (Ropinirole)

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

Overview

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

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… read more

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… read more

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… read more