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Which medication can be used to treat Parkinson's disease?

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Hi doctor,

My mother is having parkinson disease for the past 8 years. She is taking Syndopa 275 mg 3/4 five times a day, but still she is not feeling good. Any alternative?
Answered by Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy is a dedicated General Practitioner and an expertise in mater of public health committed to compassionate, individualized care. He excels at accurate clinical diagnosis, preventive health strategies, and effective management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. He prioritizes clear communication and trust‑based patient relationships, ensuring continuity of care across diverse populations. 

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on what stage of her disease she is in, there are quite a few alternatives available for parkinsonism. The first line of management is obviously the one that the doctor has given to you, Syndopa (a combination of Levodopa and Carbidopa). If this combination is not very effective then, a combination of Levodopa and a Dopamine agonist such as Bromocriptine, or Ropinirole, or Pramipexole can be given. Even Selegiline, another mode of treatment drug, has showed a lot of efficacy in recent times. Since they are all prescription drugs, kindly get in touch with your physician and discuss the possibilities of switching her over to the medicines I mentioned.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At November 5, 2019
Reviewed At February 16, 2024

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy is a dedicated General Practitioner and an expertise in mater of public health committed to compassionate, individualized care. He excels at accurate clinical diagnosis, preventive health strategies, and effective management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. He prioritizes clear communication and trust‑based patient relationships, ensuring continuity of care across diverse populations. 

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy is a dedicated General Practitioner and an expertise in mater of public health committed to compassionate, individualized care. He excels at accurate clinical diagnosis, preventive health strategies, and effective management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. He prioritizes clear communication and trust‑based patient relationships, ensuring continuity of care across diverse populations. 

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