Treatment of PD

A person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) should have access to advice on all types of therapy, community/home services and medication from a variety of experts in these areas. This ensures that PD is managed as effectively as possible, with treatments that best suit an individual’s needs.

There are many medications available that can control the symptoms of PD. At present, no treatment is available to cure the condition, although research is underway on medications that may be able to slow the progression of the disease.

PD is often treated using a balance of different medications to replace or increase the levels of dopamine in the brain. Many of these medications are now available in different forms such as slow-release tablets, fast-dissolving tablets, once-daily tablets, or skin patches, which can provide more convenient means of medication delivery for some people.

Surgery may be another option for some individuals (after a detailed assessment), and complementary therapies such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and relaxation techniques can also be used to help people with PD.

Follow the links to the left of this page to find out more about medications, surgery, and complementary treatments that can be used to help manage PD.