Apokyn is a dopamine agonist that typically works within 20 minutes to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease that set in when other medications wear off. You may not need Apokyn every day. Unfortunately, part of living with Parkinson's is tolerating the "off" times. However, if you are driving, enjoying lunch with friends, or out for an evening of entertainment, you have options.
In the mid- to late stages of Parkinson's disease, Apokyn adds a solution when other medications do not satisfy your needs like they once did. Your neurologist can educate you more about Apokyn. He or she will have the skill to determine whether Apokyn's action matches your needs.
