Recurrence of Parkinson's disease symptoms is a reduction in medication effect. As this phenomenon (called "wearing-off") is becoming more obvious, it is increasingly difficult to determine the period in which the patient responds to treatment with levodopa (active period) and the period when treatment is inadequate (passive range).

The symptoms usual decrease medication effect (the phenomenon of "wearing off") are motor (tremors, muscles are stiff, movements are slow and painful, slow and inaccurate) and non-motor (anxiety, depression, slowness in thinking or memory problems , tingling, anxiety, fatigue, sweating, excessive salivation, constipation, body temperature variations).

Recognition of symptoms associated with the phenomenon of "wearing off" is important because when therapy should be modified to better control the disease. Obtaining durable responses without fluctuations of concentration of levodopa is possible only through the combination of other drugs that reduce the metabolism of levodopa, and optimizing the therapeutic effect.

A new treatment for Parkinson's disease symptoms
With few time ago, the company Novartis announced that a new product in the form of tablets is available in the market and offset by 100% for patients with Parkinson's disease. That's a very good news and I'd like to continue my article relating you some interesting things about this new treatment. The triple combination reduces symptoms and improves the ability of patients with Parkinson's disease to perform daily activities.

"Triple Combination" ensure the patient actively extend the range in which Parkinson's symptoms are well controlled and daily activities can be carried out effectively ended, and the easiest and most convenient method of administration. Novartis is actively involved in educating patients and their family and launched an extensive information campaign that includes brochures and a website to inform patients.
*How to live with Parkinson's disease. Maintaining a positive attitude and daily routine is essential for long-term control of disease.



The lifestyle of the Parkinson's patient should include:
-a balanced diet based on vegetables, fruits and protein foods (milk, cereals);
-consumption of enough water and avoiding alcohol and caffeinated drinks;
multivitamin and mineral intake;
-exercise program - sedentary worse overall health. Movement joints and maintains flexibility in postural tone, tones muscles, improves blood circulation and reduce stress;
-outdoor activities (walking, gardening);
-the more ways of entertainment that make the patient happy.
A good mental state is essential for successful treatment.



It is important that patients accept their illness and limitations do not be discouraged, to accept the help of those close to him when he needs to continue to do what he likes, do not quit when depression overwhelms him when routine tasks become difficult, to not get isolated, still have social life. With treatment, optimism and support of those close to him, the patient can enjoy a relatively normal life for many years.