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Efficacy for Treat Parkinson's

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

Major 34% 19
Moderate 34% 19
Slight 11% 6
None 9% 5
Can't tell 13% 7

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 78% 52
Usually 21% 14
Sometimes 1% 1
Never 0% 0

Burden

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

Major 7% 5
Moderate 12% 8
Slight 31% 21
None 49% 33

Side-effects

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

Severe 10% 7
Moderate 39% 26
Mild 30% 20
None 21% 14

Specific Side Effects

daytime sleepinesss 51% 34
Fatigue 31% 21
nauesa 28% 19
tired 18% 12
Indigestion 12% 8
Aches and pains 9% 6
Nausea 9% 6
Sweats 7% 5
difficulty moving 6% 4
Dizziness 6% 4
Tremors 4% 3
chronic constipation 4% 3
Muscle cramps 3% 2
unmodivated 3% 2
lack of concentration 3% 2
Weight gain 3% 2
face grimace 1% 1
increased shopping 1% 1
GERD 1% 1
Cramps, legs 1% 1
knee pain and stiffness 1% 1
felt crooked 1% 1
dystonia 1% 1
Back pain 1% 1
Muscle twitching (fasciculations) 1% 1
light headed 1% 1
Cramps, foot and leg 1% 1
ankle swelling 1% 1
Neuropathy pain 1% 1
Somnolence 1% 1
Low blood pressure 1% 1
edema in hands and feet 1% 1
throat tightening 1% 1
Pain, fingers 1% 1
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  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 4% 3
$100-199 3% 2
$50-99 9% 6
$25-49 15% 10
less than $25 37% 25
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