For important patient information, click here . Parkinson's disease is a disease that affects the nervous system of the human body in a way that limits a person's ability to control some of their muscles. It is caused by a slow, gradual loss of cells in the human brain that produce a chemical called dopamine.
Dopamine is ultimately necessary for human muscles to function normally.
In many people, this disease causes a slight, involuntary shaking of the arms and legs, called tremors. At times, muscles may feel somewhat stiff and rigid, and the patient may have difficulty moving his or her arms and legs or will only be able to move them slowly. Eventually, walking may become a slow process of taking small steps, which is called a shuffling gait. Right now there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, however, there have been significant advances in the treatments for this disease that can effectively manage its symptoms. Mirapex Tablets , a dopamine agonist, has been found effective in treating patients with early disease without levodopa, and in combination with levodopa in patients with advanced disease .