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When should medication doses change for Parkinson's disease patients?

Some believe more potent drugs used for treatment should not be used for a younger Parkinson's patient, explains Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Health.


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Up Next

  • Do some Parkinson's medicines stop working over time?

  • Is there a more holistic approach to treating Parkinson's disease?

  • What is the progression of Parkinson's disease?

  • Which Parkinson's disease symptoms progress the fastest?

  • What are therapies for Parkinson's disease?

  • What is atypical Parkinson's disease?

  • What is the typical progression of Parkinson's disease?

  • How is deep brain stimulation used for Parkinson's disease?

  • How do Parkinson's patients stay stable and on their feet?

  • Is there a timeline for dementia related to Parkinson's?

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