An anticholinergic drug that is often effective at reducing parkinsonian tremor. The most common side effects include anxiety, blurry vision, dry mouth, and nausea. It may also cause confusion.

The brand name of the most commonly prescribed version of the drug levodopa, made by Du Pont Pharmaceuticals

A drug that imitates a neurotransmitter. Dopamine agonists are drugs that imitate the

Inability to move (“freezing”) or difficulty in beginning or maintaining a body motion

A drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Anticholinergic drugs are often effective in reducing the tremor of Parkinson’s disease

A medicine used to treat Parkinson’s disease.

A mobility-impairment condition marked by loss of balance and decreased coordination

Slow, repetitive, involuntary movements, especially in the hands

Large clusters of neurons deep within the brain that are responsible for voluntary movements such as walking and movement coordination. Includes the striatum, the subthalamic nucleus, and the substant [..]

Surgery performed on both sides of the brain