Professor Tom Foltynie joins our host Jodie Forbes to talk about the different medications used to treat Parkinson’s, as well as answer some of the most frequently asked questions from within the community.
👉 What is levodopa and how does it work?
👉 What is a dopamine agonist and how does it work?
👉 What is a MAOI and how does it work?
👉 What is the mechanism of action of these medications?
👉 What are the possible side effects?
👉 What is an impulse control disorder and how do I identify it?
👉 Will taking certain medications increase my risk of developing dyskinesia?
👉 Does somebody with young onset Parkinson’s require the same treatment as somebody older?
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