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Efficacy for Treat Parkinson's

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Treat Parkinson's?

Major 64% 29
Moderate 29% 13
Slight 4% 2
Can't tell 2% 1

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 54% 33
Usually 43% 26
Sometimes 2% 1
Never 2% 1

Burden

How much of a burden is it for you to be on this treatment?

Major 10% 6
Moderate 16% 10
Slight 34% 21
None 39% 24

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 5% 3
Moderate 31% 19
Mild 31% 19
None 33% 20

Specific Side Effects

Nausea 16% 10
Dyskensia 16% 10
Dyskinesia 11% 7
stomach upset 11% 7
on/off time is like a rollercoaster ride 7% 4
Sleep problems 7% 4
Headache 5% 3
dystonia 3% 2
on/off 3% 2
extremely vivid dreams 3% 2
severe skin rash 2% 1
Somnolence 2% 1
panic as it wears off 2% 1
compulsivity 2% 1
Emotional lability 2% 1
distracted 2% 1
Dry mouth (xerostomia) 2% 1
full body pain 2% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 5% 3
$25-49 7% 4
less than $25 59% 36
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