which is more compulsive causing sinmet or requip?

[cjsg]

Any one know which is worse for causing compulsive behavior? My husband takes both and needs to increase his meds because his symptoms have gotten worse but he already get compulsive after taking the sinmet.

[antipodean]

A family member was on sinemet and it played absolute havoc with their life, causing them to put themselves in very dangerous and out of character situations as a result of the compulsive behaviours.

[Pete-1]

I have always believed that the Dopamine agonists (Ropinirol) result in the greatest degree of compulsive behaviour and Sinemet is so much more efficacious than the agonist drugs anyway. I am assuming you are taking these drugs treat Parkinson's disease.

[PatV]

REQUIP!!!!!! Sinimet does not give me any compulsive behaviors..

[froggatt55]

I have taken both for 6 years(2X 25/100 Sinemet 4 times daily, 16MG Requip once daily)) - previously Ropinirol for 3 years. I have no compulsions now, well I can be impulsive but not over serious matters and I suspect I have always been a bit impulsive LOL

I did go through a spell of eating cakes and chocolate during the night. No matter whose house I was sleeping in, I raided the kitchen cupboards with no guilt. I think it was whilst on Ropinirol but honestly can't remember

I should add that when I started with Requip, I also started Azilect 1MG once per day and before Sinemet, I started Amantadine 100MG twice a day - and the addition of Azilect changed my life for the better (after 11 years with "The Beast", I am still pretty fit and active - train every day, boxing training twice a week, Circuit Training once a week, Yoga once a week with weight training in my home gym when I am not out or gardening)

[Anthonyian in reply to froggatt55]

Hi what meds are you on now do you ever get aching legs and muscle cramps when they are wearing off I try and do exercise every day but I cant get my legs going a hour before meds and 45nmins after You are doing really well kind regards.

[froggatt55 in reply to Anthonyian]

Azilect 1MG, Amantadine 100MG twice a day, Two Sinemet 25/100 four times a day and Requip XL 16MG. I waken each day with cramps n my legs - especially thighs - and have to get up no matter what the time is to relieve my legs. If it is too early, I can usually get back to sleep. I believe it is he exercise that keeps me going, that and the belief I have in Azilect and Amantadine. Kind regards

[joe45 in reply to Anthonyian]

Hi froggatt55

I just read yr post great to. Hear u are doing so well, I've just changed over my meds from madopar dispersable to madopar capsules 50 mg & I now take azilect 1mg and 2mg neupropatch but still have madopar dispersable in the morning

How long did it take for yr azilect to get going properly ?

And I need to start getting stronger especially in the legs any tips ?

Thanks joe

[orange3257 in reply to froggatt55]

I've had to reduce my Azilect to 1mg every other day due to the expense. I find no difference, but what will the ramifications be long term?

[froggatt55 in reply to orange3257]

I'm afraid that I don't know the answer to that orange3257 - I'm not a medical person.

what I would recommend you doing is to join the Facebook group Parkinson's online chat room and pose your question there. it is an amazing group with over 1,000 members who are only too happy to share experiences

[orange3257 in reply to froggatt55]

Will taking azilect 1mg every other day have long term ill effects?

[orange3257 in reply to froggatt55]

Will taking azilect 1mg every other day have long term ill effects?

[Pete-1]

I used to believe that Levodopa had no effect on beviours, compulsive or other wise but wikipedia ses the following about behaviour changes with Levodopa

Impulsive and compulsive behaviour

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Some people taking levodopa have problems controlling impulsive and compulsive behaviour.

Find out more about Parkinson's drugs and impulsive and compulsive behaviour.

- See more at: parkinsons.org.uk/content/l...

[paddyfields]

The Sinemet leaflet with the pills now has pretty com[

prehensive info.on the possibility of compulsive behaviours