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Efficacy for Treat Parkinson's

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

Major 74% 14
Moderate 5% 1
Slight 11% 2
None 5% 1
Can't tell 5% 1

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 71% 15
Usually 29% 6
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 0% 0

Burden

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

Major 5% 1
Moderate 14% 3
Slight 33% 7
None 48% 10

Side-effects

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

Severe 10% 2
Moderate 24% 5
Mild 24% 5
None 43% 9

Specific Side Effects

Fatigue 29% 6
Vivid dreams 29% 6
Hand cramps up like a claw 14% 3
Back pain 14% 3
dystonia 10% 2
amber urine 10% 2
Nausea 5% 1
leg muscle pain 5% 1
Dyskinesia 5% 1
syncope 5% 1
edema in foot 5% 1
knee pain and stiffness 5% 1
Leg cramps 5% 1
IM ALLERGIC TO IT 5% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 14% 3
$50-99 14% 3
$25-49 5% 1
less than $25 57% 12
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