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Parkinson’s Disease | Causes & Risk Factors

What causes Parkinson's disease?

Doctors don't know exactly what causes Parkinson's disease. They do know some medicines can cause or worsen symptoms of Parkinson's disease. However, symptoms often disappear when the patient stops taking the medicines.

Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff

Reviewed/Updated: 01/11
Created: 03/96