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Parkinson’s Disease | Treatment

Can medicines treat Parkinson's disease?

There is no cure for Parkinson's disease. But medicines can help control the symptoms of the disease. Some of the medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease include carbidopa-levodopa, bromocriptine, selegiline, pramipexole, ropinirole and tolcapone. Your doctor can recommend the best treatment for you.

Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff

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