The FDA has approved a new medication therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The new drug is rotigotine (Neupro), which is in the family of dopamine agonists. Dopamine agonists mimic the effects of levodopa (Sinemet) without having to go through chemical transformation. Other dopamine agonists include Mirapex and Requip. Neupro is different in that [...]
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