Some medications interact with others so you should always discuss any change in medication with your doctor so that together you can find a substitute that works for you.
Most medications have two names. One is a generic name that always uses a small letter and describes the active ingredient in the medication, for example co-careldopa This is likely to be the same name no matter what country you live in. The other is a brand or trade name by which the medication is marketed.
This can vary from country to country and always uses a capital letter, for example Sinemet. For further information on the medication currently available to treat Parkinson’s in Europe see Medical & Surgical Information.
