Non-Motor Drug Therapies

Parkinson's can also come with non-motor symptoms that may require additional medications. It is important to remember that not all Parkinson's patients will experience every symptom. It is also very important to work with your medical professional to determine what symptoms are most aggravating and require additional treatment.

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This can include treatments for:

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• Mood Disorders: Depression and Anxiety

• Impaired Thinking, Daytime Sleepiness and Sleep Disorders

• Dementia and Hallucinations

• Orthostasis (Low Blood Pressure upon standing)

• Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation

• Drooling

• Urinary Symptoms

• Sexual Dysfunction

• Seborrheic Dermatitis and Excessive Sweating

• Pain

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In this section of the website, we will break down medications available to help treat non-motor symptoms by the symptom type listed in the red boxes. Click on each box to learn more about the non-motor symptom and what medications can be used to help treat these PD symptoms.