Your Journey with Parkinson's
From diagnosis to innovative treatments, like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and throughout your disease, we're here for you.
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Learn about DBS, our life-altering procedure that's helped thousands of Parkinson's disease patients do more.
Explore Our DBS Systems
Discover how one of our DBS Systems could help you live life more on your terms.
See the Success of Our DBS Therapy
Explore real stories from real people about how DBS has changed their lives for the better.
Find DBS Support and Resources
Whether you're an existing or prospective patient, browse our extensive collection of educational and support resources to find the answers you need.
Thank you. Get ready for life on your terms.
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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson's by a physician?
Are you taking this assessment for yourself or for a loved one?
What year were youwas your loved one diagnosed?
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What type of doctor do youdoes your loved one see for primary treatment of Parkinson's?
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Which of the following symptoms have youhas your loved one experienced?
Which of the following medications areis youyour loved one taking to treat Parkinson's?
Listing of all brand names
Carbidopa Duopa™ (carbidopa/levodopa) Parcopa® (carbidopa) Sinemet® (carbidopa) Rytary® (carbidopa)
Levodopa Duopa™ (carbidopa/levodopa)
Dopamine receptor agonist Neupro® (rotigotine) Mirapex® (pramipexole) Requip® (ropinirole) Parlodel® (bromocriptine) Dostinex® (cabergoline) Apokyn® (apomorphine) Permax® (pergolide)
MAO-B inhibitor Azilect® (rasagiline) Zelapar® (selegeline)
COMT inhibitor Comtan® (entacapone) Stalevo® (entacapone-carbidopa-levodopa) Tasmar™ (tolcapone)
Which of the following are youis your loved one currently using to treat yourtheir Parkinson's?
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Based on your quiz results, you don't qualifyyour loved one doesn't qualifyfor DBS at this time.
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Based on your answers, youyour loved one may be a candidate for:
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
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