In the late 1960s, scientists discovered a miracle drug for Parkinson’s disease — a simple, inexpensive dopamine-replacement pill called levodopa. It transformed the lives of millions of people.

Researchers in Australia have created a biodegradable gel that delivers Parkinson’s medications through a single weekly shot, replacing the need for multiple daily pills. Injected just under the skin, ...

The EMA approves a new formulation of a levodopa-carbidopa combination to treat moderate-to-severe motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use adopted a positive opinion for Onerji (levodopa/carbidopa, Tanabe Pharma) for the treatment of adults with ...

A new weekly injection may soon transform how millions manage Parkinson’s disease. For over 8.5 million people living with this condition worldwide, daily treatment has meant taking levodopa and ...

Positive CHMP opinion is based on data from the Phase 3 RISE-PD trial, which demonstrated significantly more “Good ON” time with fewer daily ...

Levodopa—the gold-standard treatment for Parkinson's disease—increases dopamine in the brain. But as the disease progresses in severity, patients often need to take additional drugs to manage their ...

The FDA issued a safety communication today warning of a potential increased risk of seizures tied to certain medications used to treat Parkinson's disease. The agency will require manufacturers of ...

Levodopa, a precursor of dopamine, has served for over half a century as the most effective symptomatic treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Following oral administration, levodopa crosses the ...

A common drug combo for Parkinson’s disease will require a new FDA warning after the agency flagged 14 cases of seizures in patients using the medications. The agency is mandating (PDF) that ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways Facial masking is a common symptom seen in people with Parkinson's disease.Medications like levodopa and carbidopa can help improve facial ...