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Learn about major movement disorder treatments and therapies, plus related resources to help you remain an informed self-advocate.

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Check out this library of easy-to-digest videos on common movement disorder treatments, all directly from the experts.

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Treatments and Therapies

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Teva Pharmaceuticals
Azilect

Azilect works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. It’s used to treat symptoms of PD (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control). Get the basics through our The More You Know video below.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Crexont

Crexont (carbidopa and levodopa) is an extended-release capsule that may be used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness or tremors.

Get the basics through our The More You Know video below.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals
GOCOVRI

GOCOVRI extended-release capsules are used to treat dyskinesia (sudden uncontrolled movements) and “off” time in people with Parkinson’s disease who are treated with levodopa. Get assistance from the manufacturer here to access GOCOVRI or get the basics in our The More You Know video below. 

Merz Therapeutics
Inbrija

Inbrija (levodopa inhalation powder) is used for the return of Parkinson’s symptoms (known as OFF episodes) in people treated with carbidopa-levodopa medicines. Inbrija does not replace regular carbidopa-levodopa medicines. Visit the official site for financial assistance and more or watch our The More You Know video below for the basics. 

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc
Ingrezza

Ingrezza (valbenazine) blocks certain chemicals in the body that may be involved with involuntary muscle movement. Ingrezza is used to treat symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, a nervous system disorder that causes repetitive uncontrolled muscle movements, usually in the face.

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Boehringer Ingelheim
Mirapex

Mirapex (pramipexole) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. Mirapex is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Get the basics through our The More You Know video below.

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Lundbeck
Northera

Northera is for use in adults with conditions of the nervous system that can cause low blood pressure when standing (such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy, autonomic failure, and others). By temporarily increasing norepinephrine, Northera treats symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, or the “feeling that you are about to black out”. Get financial assistance and more at the official site or learn the basics in our The More You Know video below.

Kyowa Kirin
NOURIANZ

NOURIANZ is used as an add-on to carbidopa/levodopa therapy for people with Parkinson’s who are having “off” episodes. Nourianz is the first and only medicine for PD that targets the adenosine A2A receptor. By blocking this receptor, Nourianz can alter the release of neurotransmitters and modulate motor activity. Visit the official site for savings options and more or get all the basics in our The More You Know video below.

Avanir
Nuedexta

NUEDEXTA® is approved for the treatment of PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA). PBA is a medical condition that causes involuntary, sudden, and frequent episodes of crying and/or laughing in people living with certain neurologic conditions or brain injury. Visit the official site for savings and more or watch our The More You Know video below for the expert overview.

Acadia
NUPLAZID

NUPLAZID (pimavanserin) is the only antipsychotic medicine approved by the FDA to treat hallucinations and delusions caused by psychosis that is related. Visit the official site for financial assistance and more or get the expert overview in our The More You Know video below.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Ongentys

Ongentys (opicapone) is a unique once-daily FDA-approved add-on treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson’s disease experiencing “off” episodes. Ongentys inhibits the COMT enzyme, which breaks down levodopa, making more levodopa available to reach the brain. Visit the manufacturer’s site for savings and support or get the expert overview in our The More You Know video below.

GlaxoSmithKine
Requip

Requip (ropinirole) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle). Get the expert overview in our The More You Know video below.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
RYTARY

RYTARY® (carbidopa and levodopa) extended-release capsules is a prescription medicine for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease motor symptoms. Every RYTARY capsule contains a combination of time-released beads: immediate-release beads that start working quickly and extended-release beads that deliver levodopa more slowly. Visit the official site for access support or get the expert overview in our The More You Know video below.

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Sinemet

Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa) is a combination medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).  Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Watch our The More You Know video for the expert overview.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals
XADAGO

Xadago (safinamide) is prescribed with levodopa and carbidopa to treat “wearing-off” episodes (muscle stiffness, loss of muscle control) in people with Parkinson’s disease. Visit the official site for financial assistance and more or get the expert overview in our The More You Know video below.

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Supernus Pharmaceuticals
Apokyn

Apokyn is used to treat “wearing-off” episodes (muscle stiffness, loss of muscle control) in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease. Read more about it here or watch our The More You Know video below.

Abbvie
Botox

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) blocks nerve activity in the muscles. It’s used to relieve the symptoms of cervical dystonia, strabismus, overactive bladder, and more. Visit the official website to explore financial assistance and more from AbbVie, or get the basics through our The More You Know video below.

Akorn Inc.
Cogentin

Cogentin (benztropine mesylate) reduces the effects of certain chemicals in the body that may be unbalanced as a result of disease (such as Parkinson’s), drug therapy, or other causes. Cogentin is used together with other medicines to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (muscle spasms, stiffness, tremors, poor muscle control). Get the basics through our The More You Know video below.

Novartis
Exelon

Exelon (rivastigmine) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Exelon works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical that is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.  Get the basics through our The More You Know video below.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals
MYOBLOC

Myobloc (Myobloc), also called botulinum toxin type B, is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. Myobloc is primarily used to treat cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles). Visit the official site for copay savings & more, or watch our The More You Know video below for the basics.

UCB
Neupro

Neupro skin patches are used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. Neupro is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Find a savings card and more at the official site or get the basics in our The More You Know video below.

Merz Pharmaceuticals
Xeomin

Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA, also called botulinum toxin type A), is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. Xeomin injection is used to treat cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles), or muscle stiffness in the elbows, wrists, fingers, ankles, or toes. Xeomin is also used to treat certain eye muscle conditions caused by nerve disorders (uncontrolled blinking, eyelid spasm, etc.), as well as chronic drooling (sialorrhea). Visit the official site for financial assistance and more or get the expert overview in our The More You Know video below.

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Medtronic
BrainSense Adaptive DBS

Medtronic’s DBS neurostimulator helps control your movement but also captures and stores brain signal data directly from your implanted SenSight™ directional leads. Using this data, your physician may adjust your settings — personalizing the therapy to ensure the best possible outcome. Visit their site to learn more about DBS for Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, and Dystonia.

AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
Duopa Infusion Pump

Duopa is a gel form of carbidopa and levodopa that is infused directly into the small intestine. Duopa is given with an infusion pump through a tube inserted into the wall of your stomach through a surgical incision called a “stoma” or a “port.” Learn more here or watch our The More You Know video below!

Abbott
Infinity & Liberta DBS Systems

Integrated with the NeuroSphere™ Digital Health platform, Abbott’s DBS Systems allow you to access on-demand support from the comfort of home. Visit their official site for more.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals
ONAPGO Infusion Pump

ONAPGO is a wearable infusion device that continuously delivers apomorphine just under the skin to provide consistent treatment of motor fluctuations (OFF episodes) in adults with advanced Parkinson’s. Visit the official website for financial assistance and more or get the basics in our The More You Know video below.

Abbott
Vercise DBS

Vercise DBS is the first system engineered for precise neural targeting to customize therapy for patients with Parkinson’s disease, primary and secondary dystonia, and essential tremor. Visit their official site for device variations and more.

AbbVie
VYALEV Infusion Pump

VYALEV delivers levodopa-based therapy under the skin through a wearable pump—all day and all night—freeing you from oral meds and giving you more on-time. Visit the official website for financial assistance and more or get the basics in our The More You Know video below.

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