Madopar instead of Sinemet

[Seashore60]

Hi Everyone

Has anyone changed their Sinemet for Madopar?

My friend currently takes one Madopar in the morning and 4 x Sinemet during the day but is'nt getting much relieve from the Sinemet like she used to ( diagnosed for 5 years)

She also takes 1 x Opicapone in the evening

She seems to be getting a better response from the Madopar so the question is

Can she take Madopar instead of Sinemet for all her daily doses?

[Bridielena]

Yes of course. I have been on Madopar only for 13 years. My daily dose varies. Depends on when I take the first. If I sleep in I start later and probably have 6 by the end of the day. I strive for no more than that but doesn’t always work out. Take 2 Madopar ER when I go to bed.

The strength is 125 mg.

Also take 1 Sifrol ER in the morning.

Had a good day today with 5 hours between 2nd and 3rd doses. Still ‘on’ at 7 pm which is better than most days. I go to bed about 9 . I would like to be able to do this every day. It all depends I think, on my food intake and lack of stress. Watched it carefully today.

Take care

Bridielena

[Seashore60 in reply to Bridielena]

Hi Bridielina

Thank you for your info, I’ll let her know

Regards

[october61]

Yes, it should be ok. I was taking Sinemet and changed my medicine to Madopar, it was not difficult for me. God Bless you

[Seashore60 in reply to october61]

I’m glad it’s been ok for you, Many Thanks for your Info Take Care

[october61 in reply to Seashore60]

Madopar has become less effective for me since I started taking it (5 years ago), I am experiencing side effects. I understand that this is not unusual, my Doctor has suggested to try “Sifrol Extended Release”.

Take care too