Azilect And Antidepressants
- Parkinson's Disease - Levadopa (L-dopa)
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
Treatment
There is no cure for Parkinsons disease but drugs, physical therapy, and surgical interventions can help control symptoms and improve quality of life. The goals of treatment for Parkinson's disease are to:
- Relieve disabilities
- Balance the problems of the disease with the side effects of the medications
Treatment is very individualized for this complicated condition. Patients must work closely with doctors and therapists throughout the course of the disease to customize a program suitable...
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