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THE OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE - CONDITIONS - UCSF HEALTH

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ABOUT PARKINSON'S DISEASE - WEILL CORNELL BRAIN AND SPINE CENTER




Sinemet is offered in an immediate release formula and a long-acting, controlled
release formula. Rytary is a more recent variation of levodopa/carbidopa that is
a longer-acting capsule. The latest addition is Inbrija, which is breathed in
levodopa. It is used by people currently taking regular carbidopa/levodopa for
when they have off episodes (discussed below).


This is called 'wearing off.' They might also notice uncontrolled, fluid,
dancing or fidgeting-like motions of their body called dyskinesias. These
motions can indicate the levodopa dosage is expensive. These ups and downs of
the results of levodopa are called motor changes and are typically improve with
modification of the medication by the neurologist.


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They are not as reliable as levodopa in controlling sluggish muscle motion and
muscle rigidity. Your physician may attempt these medications first and add
levodopa if your signs are not well controlled depending upon severity of your
symptoms and your age. More recent dopamine medications consist of ropinirole
(Requip) and pramipexole (Mirapex).


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Apomorphine (Apokyn) is a short-acting injectable medication. Side results of
dopamine agonists consist of queasiness, throwing up, dizziness,
lightheadedness, sleeping issues, leg swelling, confusion, hallucinations and
compulsive habits (such as extreme gambling, purchasing, consuming, or sex).
Some of these negative effects are more likely to take place in individuals over
70 years of ages.



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These drugs are taken with levodopa and slow your body's ability to get rid of
levodopa, so it lasts longer and is more trustworthy. Entacapone (Comtan) and
tolcapone (Tasmar) are examples of COMT inhibitors. Opicapone (Ongentys) is the
most recent medication in this class, receiving FDA approval in April 2020.
Because these drugs increase the effectiveness of levodopa, they might likewise
increase its negative effects, including involuntary motions (dyskinesia).


These drugs block a particular brain enzyme monoamine oxidase B (MAO B) that
breaks down dopamine in your brain. This enables dopamine to have longer lasting
impacts on the brain. Examples of MAO B inhibitors include selegiline (Eldepryl,
Zelapar), rasagiline (Azilect) and safinamide (Xadago). Negative effects of
these drugs consist of nausea and sleeping disorders.



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MAO B inhibitors are not recommended if you are taking particular
antidepressants or narcotic medications. Your physician will examine all your
current medications and make the best treatment choice for you. These drugs
assist minimize trembling and muscle tightness. Examples include benztropine
(Cogentin) and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Parkinson's disease symptoms are the
earliest class of drugs to treat Parkinson's disease.




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