Difference between Siffrol and Stalevo

Hi, I want to know which is better for the patient to take Siffrol 0.7mg or Stalevo 100/25/200mg. I want to know the difference.

[WinnieThePoo]

If it was as simple as one being better and the other worse, then there would only be the better drug left on the market.

So the answer is "it depends" - and you need to discuss it with a good neurologist who can take account of your personal circumstances

It may be you need to try one, and if that doesn't work try the other.

They are different - Sifrol (Pramipexole) is a dopamine agonist. Stalevo a levadopa supplement. As your disease progresses you might want both

[pdpatient in reply to WinnieThePoo]

Winnie, I am impressed. You are one of the most knowledgeable people in this forum.

FYI, I have talked to doctors who don't know of the 1:4 C/L ratio😂

[Hidden in reply to WinnieThePoo]

Thank you Winnie.

[park_bear]

Sifrol (Pramipexole) is a dopamine agonist. Dopamine agonists are associated with severe adverse effects. In my opinion they are best avoided if possible.

[Hidden in reply to park_bear]

Thank you park_bear. This is what I wanted to know.

[Hikoi in reply to Hidden]

I’ve been on Sifrol 12 years. It gives me mobility. Not everyone has negative experiences.