There is no cure for Parkinson disease, but treatment can help control your symptoms.

MEDICINE

Your health care provider will prescribe medicines to help control your shaking and movement symptoms. These drugs work by increasing dopamine in your brain.

At certain times during the day, the medicine often wears off and symptoms can return. If this happens, your health care provider may need to change the:

You may also need to take medicines to help with:

Parkinson medicines can cause severe side effects, including:

Tell your doctor right away if you have these side effects. Never change or stop taking any medicines without talking with your doctor. Work with your doctors and other providers to find a treatment plan that works for you.

As the disease gets worse, symptoms such as stooped posture, frozen movements, and speech problems may not respond to the medicines.

SURGERY

Surgery may be an option for some people. Surgery does not cure Parkinson disease, but itmay help ease symptoms. Types of surgery include:

LIFESTYLE

Certain lifestyle changesmay help you cope with Parkinson disease:

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