Expert Video - What are rescue medications for Parkinson's disease?
Expert neurologists describe some of the Parkinson’s rescue medications that can be used during severe and sudden “off” times when regular Parkinson’s medications cannot control symptoms. Rescue medications are not for everyone and it is crucial that Parkinson’s treatment decisions be made in consultation with your doctor.
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How often should a Parkinson's patient see their doctor?
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What medications are used to treat Parkinson’s disease? How do they work?
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What are motor fluctuations and dyskinesias in Parkinson's disease? How are they treated?
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What is deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease?
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How does a Parkinson's patient prepare for deep brain stimulation?
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What are rescue medications for Parkinson's disease?
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What medications are used to treat non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease?
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Can a specific diet help with Parkinson’s disease?
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Can exercise help with Parkinson’s disease?
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What’s on the treatment horizon for Parkinson's? Will there be a cure in our lifetime?
