If you have Parkinson’s disease, you most likely manage some symptoms with medication. Managing your Parkinson's medications can be a challenge in itself, but the tips in the following list can help you stay on top of things:
Carry a complete list of current prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Give a copy to your care partner as well.
Tell all doctors of allergies or other problems.
Ask the doctor:
Name of medicine
Purpose
Dosing schedule (how much, how often)
How to take and how long to take
Side effects
Ask the pharmacist to:
Check new Rx with your current Rx and OTC meds for possible interaction
Print label in large print
Provide easy-to-open cap
Explain how to take med
At home:
Add new med to list of meds you carry with you
Read and file information print-out
Take med exactly as prescribed
