Parkinsonism
Parkinsonism is a group of movement symptoms seen in several conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. It covers slow movements, stiffness, tremor, and balance problems rather than one single disorder.
Key points
- Parkinsonism is a symptom description, not a single disease: the same tremor and stiffness can arise from several different neurological conditions.
- Because the symptoms have multiple possible causes, treatment is guided by identifying the underlying condition first.
Medicines listed for Parkinsonism
The single listed product, Sinemet, combines Carbidopa with Levodopa in three tablet strengths. It is listed for both Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism.