Side-effects of New Meds

[bjmettler]

Five months ago, my neurologist added Carbidopa/Levo to my Azilect and Ropinerole. Everything became easier for me, and everyone notices my more fluid movement. What they don't see is my jaw-clenching and persistent hand and foot movement. I'm guessing these are side-effects of the new meds. Anyone else experience these symtoms?

[Enidah]

I take three or four C/L 25/100 a day. I also get what you describe. I find it especially irritating when I'm driving. It can actually be painful, my muscles are so tight in my right arm. It helps if I take 1/2 a C/L at a time and just take them a little more often unless I'm going to be exercising or working and then I take a whole one. Good luck. I know how irritating this can be. My neurologist suggested the one half at a time. Perhaps your neurologist would have some helpful feedback on this.

[soup]

Have you been back to the neurologist to get a drug review since then? It may need a change to dose spacing and strength of the tablet. So, smaller doses closer together perhaps. Don't suffer in silence.

[Barbthorn]

I have been taking Azilect for 4 years and added carbidopa/levo 6 months ago. I take 1/2 at a time. Protein may interfere with absorption. Take 30-45 minutes before a meal or 1 hour after. No problems, so far. Not experiencing your symptoms. Good luck.

[isis6361]

Dystopia is the jaw clenching and the other is dyskinesia. Both side effects from your new meds but maybe can be resolved with dose adjustment.

[bjmettler]

Thank you to all who replied. I will discuss half-doses of C/L with my neurologist.

[dreem]

yes and it was reduced