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Efficacy for Treat Parkinson's

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

Major 27% 11
Moderate 49% 20
Slight 10% 4
None 7% 3
Can't tell 7% 3

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 68% 40
Usually 29% 17
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 3% 2

Burden

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

Major 7% 4
Moderate 20% 12
Slight 25% 15
None 47% 28

Side-effects

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

Severe 14% 8
Moderate 32% 19
Mild 20% 12
None 34% 20

Specific Side Effects

drowisness 53% 31
Weight gain 31% 18
Insomnia 27% 16
forgetfulness 20% 12
Vivid dreams 19% 11
Nausea 8% 5
Visual hallucinations 7% 4
pain,depression,fatigue 7% 4
gambling urges 5% 3
sudden somnolence 2% 1
auditory hallucinations 2% 1
depressed breathing 2% 1
apathy, laziness 2% 1
pupils dilate? 2% 1
mood changes 2% 1
Weight loss 2% 1
Lose my balance 2% 1
Overeating 2% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 3% 2
$100-199 3% 2
$50-99 2% 1
$25-49 17% 10
less than $25 37% 22
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