
What is GOOD ON time and why is it so important?
GOOD ON time occurs when a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experiences good symptom control and they are not bothered by dyskinesia. During GOOD ON time, you can go about your day with minimal PD symptoms. That means you can get back to the activities that are important to you, like exercising and socializing. To better understand how GOOD ON time can be achieved, let’s take a look at a common treatment journey for PD.
A common treatment journey for PD
What is OFF time?
During OFF time, PD medication is no longer providing PD symptom benefits and motor symptoms can occur, such as:
What is dyskinesia?
Dyskinesia is a side effect of levodopa and/or other PD medications. It’s defined by uncontrolled, involuntary movement of the face, arms, legs, or trunk that can cause:
It’s important to discuss how and when you are experiencing OFF time and dyskinesia with your healthcare provider.
How is tremor different than dyskinesia?
Tremor is a symptom of PD that typically occurs when a person is stationary and appears as a continuous back-and-forth movement.
Dyskinesia is a complication of PD medication that can present in a number of ways, including wriggling, chaotic movements or rocking movements.
Compromising on daily activities
Motor complications (OFF time and dyskinesia) were cited as the top symptoms affecting quality of life in a survey of people who have had PD for at least 6 years. They can get in the way of many things including:
While this treatment journey is common for treating PD, it isn’t the only option.
It's important to communicate both OFF time and dyskinesia symptoms to your healthcare provider so they can determine the best treatment path to achieving GOOD ON time.
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