Other Names: Eldepryl, Zelapar. Commonly Prescribed For: Selegiline is generally prescribed for controlling the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (a nervous system disorder that leads to difficulties with muscle control and balance) in patients who take Sinemet. This medication can also be used for thwart the effects of Sinemet from wearing off amid doses. It [...]

Other Names: Parcopa, Sinemet CR, Stalevo. Commonly Prescribed For: Sinemet contains two drugs namely Levodopa and Carbidopa, generally prescribed for treating the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease that develop after encephalitis or any injury to nervous system caused due to carbon monoxide poisoning. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Levodopa [...]

Other Names: Exelon. Commonly Prescribed For: Rivastigmine is generally prescribed for treating dementia in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This medication can also be used for treating dementia in patients with Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used sometimes for treating Lewy body dementia. Rivastigmine is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: [...]

Other Names: Requip XL, Requip. Commonly Prescribed For: Ropinirole Hcl can be used alone or combined with other medications for treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including shaking body parts, problems with balance and stiffness. This medication can also be used or treating Restless Legs Syndrome. How to Take it: Ropinirole Hcl is available in the [...]

Other Names: Trivastal Commonly Prescribed For: Piribedil is generally prescribed for treating cognitive disorders, such as impaired memory and attention. This medication is commonly used with L-dopa therapy to treat certain conditions, including circulatory problems. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Piribedil is available in the form of a tablets, [...]

Other Names: Parcopa, Sinemet CR, Stalevo. Commonly Prescribed For: Carbidopa is combined with Levodopa for treating certain symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease including slowness of movement, tremors and stiffness. How to Take it: Carbidopa and Levodopa combination is available in the form of a regular tablet, a long-acting capsule, and an orally disintegrating tablet to [...]

Other Names: Symmetrel. Commonly Prescribed For: Amantadine is normally prescribed for treating Parkinson’s disease. This medication can be used for treating respiratory infections due to influenza A virus. Amantadine is combined with another medication known as antipsychotic medicine in order to the symptoms of certain mental disorders. How to Take it: Amantadine is available in [...]

Other Names: Diphenhydramine, Sominex Maximum Strength Caplet, Theraflu Commonly Prescribed for: Benadryl is an antihistamine, should be taken by anyone suffering from sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, hives, rashes and other symptoms of allergies and common flu. Benadryl is also prescribed to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep and to treat [...]

Other Names: Parlodel, Parlodel SnapTabs Commonly Prescribed for: Bromocriptine is usually prescribed for women to treat amenorrhea, infertility, abnormal discharge of milk from the breast, hypogonadism, Parkinson disease and acromegaly. It is also used to treat certain tumors experienced by men and women, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, cocaine addiction and a painful breast condition. How to [...]

Other Names: Parcopa, Staleyo, Sinemet CR, Sinemet. Commonly Prescribed For: Levodopa is combined with Carbidopa for treating certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease like tremors, slowness of movement and swelling of the brain. It is normally combined with other drugs to prevent some obnoxious side effects. How to Take it: Levodopa in combination with Carbidopa is [...]