Is Zelapar right for you? 10 questions to ask your doctor.

Zelapar® is recommended for PD patients who are already on levodopa/carbidopa therapy and who are experiencing a reduced response to this therapy. Zelapar offers more active hours. Patients can use these questions to begin a dialogue with the doctor to find out if Zelapar is the right choice for them.

1. What additional treatments are available for me at my stage of Parkinson's disease?
   
2. Which one do you think is best for me? Why?
   
3. How can I tell if Zelapar is right for me?
   
4. What are the possible side effects of each treatment?
   
5. How is the treatment administered?
   
6. How can I manage the side effects that I might have?
   
7. What symptoms, side effects, or problems should I report right away?
   
8. How soon can I expect the new treatment to start working?
   
9. How often do I need a checkup for my new Parkinson's disease therapy?
   
10. How will it affect my personal life in terms of work, retirement, relationships, and need for help?