parkinsons

HI

I am a student Nurse , in my second year now writing an essay on medications safety and management.

I have chosen Parkinsons disease and the medication Madopar.

Can anyone give me any comments at all about it i would be very grateful.

especially on the time critical issues with taking the medication.

risks with the medication.

Anything at all

kind regards

LOLA

[park_bear]

Something I wrote that every health professional know about medication safety and management:

When Good Doctors Prescribe Bad Medicine:

tinyurl.com/zvgcu79

[Juliegrace]

You can do a search for madopar here and you will find plenty. Be aware that some of the posts may be several years old and the people may no longer be active.

[Dingler]

Hi ......... happy to help but rather than random thoughts on Madopar could I suggest that you prepare a questionnaire and submit for those taking it to fill in

I will be happy to do so

Best of luck in your studies

[condor39]

For a second year nurse, I suggest you get your information from other sources, such as Mayo Clinic,, WebMD, Even Wikipedia, to get some main line information.

[Astra7]

I started a low dose (150mg) 6 months after diagnosis. Have slightly increased after 2.5 years (200mg). Works well for me - brings relief after 30 mins and lasts about 4 to 5 hours. No side effects as yet.

With it I am basically normal

and no one can tell I have PD. I am scared of having to go without and have spare pills stashed all over in case I forget my bag etc.

Have to take it prior to food to get the longest lasting effect, and I have reduced my protein intake in general as protein makes me feel worse.