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Efficacy for Treat Parkinson's

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

Major 19% 5
Moderate 26% 7
Slight 30% 8
None 4% 1
Can't tell 22% 6

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 77% 46
Usually 18% 11
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 5% 3

Burden

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

Major 3% 2
Moderate 7% 4
Slight 18% 11
None 72% 43

Side-effects

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

Severe 8% 5
Moderate 10% 6
Mild 13% 8
None 68% 41

Specific Side Effects

Fatigue 15% 9
general ill feeling 12% 7
blotchy skin on my legs 8% 5
Edema 7% 4
busy in the head 7% 4
numbness in lower limbs 3% 2
Depression 3% 2
blotchy skin 3% 2
symptoms of congestive heart failure 3% 2
nausea and vomiting 2% 1
Dyskinesia 2% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 2% 1
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 12% 7
less than $25 57% 34
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