The etiology and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease are still unknown. Symptomatic treatment with dopaminergic and anticholinergic medications remains the mainstay at the present time. A correct clinical diagnosis together with considerations of patient's age, cognitive function, main clinical features, concomitant medical and psychiatric disorders, and functional disability is the key element for successful treatment. Based on the data of evidence-based medicine and the knowledge about the disease course and specific profiles of available medications, physicians can significantly improve the patient's clinical symptoms, life quality and employability without concomitant serious adverse drug reactions. Both the physicians and patients play an important role in the management of Parkinson’s disease. They should understand the goals of treatment and the limitations of medications and have a realistic expectation.