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Sinemet 25/100 not available again UK

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I've been told by my pharmacy that they can't fulfill my sinemet order again and I need to ask my doctor for an alternative. I can't get an appointment with my neurologist until January. Is anyone else having the same problem?

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WinnieThePoo

Your GP should be able to deal with it if it needs dealing with. Can they not supply a generic c/l?

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gingerj in reply toWinnieThePoo

Thanks I'm giving them a call today

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Ramondo

Seems to be a problem getting my sinemet in the UK, keep getting generic brand.

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Bgktoby

Same situation in the USA. I have called Merck Customer Service and was told production would resume in Summer 2020.

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gingerj in reply toBgktoby

Seems we should accept generic is probably more reliable

It’s a worldwide problem. Basically Sinemet is no longer being produced by Merck Pharmaceuticals. Something to do with one of the basic elements of the formula is no longer available!

I had to switch to the generic Levocarb (Levodopa CarbodopCR) almost 2 years ago now. I live in 🇨🇦 Canada! My pharmacist and neurologist warned me before the Sinemet ran out. Some differences in the product so dosing needs to be adjusted to suit your individual needs.

Hope this helps. 🙋🏻‍♀️

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gingerj in reply to

I'll switch to generic too. Thanks

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ElliotGreen

Jeepers!

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Trixiedee

Generic doesn’t work on me. I’ve had no problem getting Sinemet 12.5/50.

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gingerj in reply toTrixiedee

I could ask for that and take 2. Thanks

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