Which type of drug is used to reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease?

The correct answer is the category of drugs specifically designed to manage symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease, known as Parkinsonism drugs. These medications target the motor symptoms of the disease, such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia (slowness of movement). Parkinsonism drugs often include categories like dopaminergic agents, which work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain or mimicking its action, thereby helping to alleviate the tremors and other motor function impairments seen in individuals with Parkinson’s.

On the other hand, antipsychotics are primarily used to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and they can actually worsen motor symptoms in Parkinson's patients. Steroid hormones have a completely different purpose, usually related to inflammation and various hormonal imbalances, not specifically targeting Parkinson's symptoms. Laxatives are used to treat constipation, which can be a side effect of medications or the disease itself, but they do not address tremors or other primary symptoms of Parkinson’s. Therefore, Parkinsonism drugs are uniquely designed for the treatment of tremors and other motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease.