Clinical inquiry. Which drugs work best for early Parkinson's disease?
Levodopa/carbidopa is the most effective medical therapy for Parkinson's disease, but it's associated with dyskinesia.
Tacoma Family Medicine Residency, Tacoma, WA, USA.
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Jain
Rebecca
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Benko
Sarah
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Safranek
D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002230:Carbidopa / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007211:Indoles / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007980:Levodopa / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000187:drug effects; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000978:Antiparkinson Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D007211:Indoles; C009265:carbidopa, levodopa drug combination; C046649:ropinirole; D007980:Levodopa; D002230:Carbidopa