Counteracting PD tremor

[plainbob]

Tremor at bedtime, when the Sinemet wears off, has become a significant problem for me in recent weeks. Not only does it keep me awake for hours at a time but it disrupts my wifes' sleep and she is my main carer. My Parkinson's nurse has suggested I try Procyclidine to counteract the tremor. Does anyone on this site have experience of this edicine? TIA

Jim

[park_bear]

Are using immediate release or controlled release Sinemet? If you are using the immediate release version you should try the controlled-release instead.

[parkie13]

I take 3 CR sinemet during the day and I take half of a CR sinemet before going to bed at night. It calms my Tremor and I am able to sleep. I don't know your dosage of sinemet and I don't know anything about the drug that you are asking about. I would just say which one has less side effects.

[MylovedhasPd]

myBeloved gets tremor when he's stressed, which prompts me to ask how you feel on going to bed. He relaxes with music, light foot/hand massage, and chat. He isn't tremor dominant - are you aware what's set it off these last few weeks? All kinds of things can set us off, I think.

[DianeF]

The Extended or Conrolled Release version of Sinemet may help.

[Lionore]

A few stretches, yoga if possible, soft music, see doctor about controlled release version of Sinemet, avoid heavy foods too close to bedtime, deep breathing, no television/phone/computer for at least an hour before lights out.

[SufferingSocks]

There seems to be some good advice in the replies above and I hope you are able to gain the help you require.

[plainbob in reply to SufferingSocks]

I think there is sage advice in the responses to my query about tremor. I will ponder and discuss with my PD Nurse. Many thanks to you all

Jim

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I developed the same problem, and my doctor recommended that I take another Sinemet CR (controlled release) before going to bed. It does help. I also take a magnesium tablet before going to bed, to help with leg cramping. The controlled release version is much better than other forms of Sinemet. I still take my mega-B tablet at night as well, before going to bed. My doctor told me that the controlled release Sinemet should not be a problem with B vitamins absorption.