Medicine's Heidi Moawad discusses medications for advanced Parkinson’s

Switching medications for advanced Parkinson’s disease

Healthline: Heidi Moawad, clinical assistant professor at the School of Medicine, explained that worsening or returning Parkinson’s symptoms—or troublesome side effects—often signal it’s time to adjust or switch medications. She emphasizes tracking symptoms and working closely with doctors, who may tweak doses, combine drugs, or consider infusions or surgery in advanced stages.