What Do My Meds Do?

Parkinson’s Medication Explained with Professor Jane Alty from the University of Tasmania.Parkinson’s meds can feel overwhelming. If you don’t know your Entacapone from your elbow, this is the Podcast for you.The professor cuts through the confusion — busting myths and jargon explaining what each medication actually does, and why treatment should always be personal. From first prescription to advanced therapies, this is a must-listen for anyone navigating Parkinson’s.Key Topics:When is the right time to start Parkinson's medication? (and why waiting isn’t always better)Understanding the role of Levodopa and its brand vs. generic versionsWhy dosing isn’t one size fits allManaging motor fluctuations and dyskinesia with medication adjustmentsThe function and timing of dopamine agonists and side effect considerations ..like risk of gamblingManaging OFF time, fluctuations, and dyskinesiaDopamine agonists: benefits, risks, and side effectsPumps, DBS, and other device-assisted therapiesSupplements like Macuna and CBD: hype vs evidenceWhy honest doctor–patient conversations change outcomesResources including the Parkinson's MOOC for patients and carersParkinson’s UK Medicationhttps://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/drugsParkinson’s MOOC (massive open online course)https://mooc.utas.edu.au/course/20392Parkinson’s Weekly Prof Bas Bloem (talking about Amandatine)https://oruen.com/category/podcasts/parkinson-weeklyMegan’s Yogathon for Parkinson’s UKhttps://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-jones-1764255759495?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLAnders M. Leines ‘This is Parkinson’s’https://www.detteerparkinson.no/en/mediaEmma Lawton ‘The Bendy Pencil’https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/thebendypencilMiracle grandfather battling Parkinson's, 74, survives 60m mountain fallhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2161180/grandfather-battling-parkinsons-survives-60/amp