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Mum newly diagnosed with MSA-P and we are all struggling
She was advised she either has Parkinson’s or a Parkinsonism and was started on
levodopa
. This help but she still continued to loose significant weight and muscle mass. They couldn’t figure out why.
She was advised she either has Parkinson’s or a Parkinsonism and was started on
levodopa
. This help but she still continued to loose significant weight and muscle mass. They couldn’t figure out why.
Purplestar2
in
Multiple System Atrophy Trust
1 year ago
Mucuna pruriens extracts
Mucuna pruriens extracts containing 15%, 40% or 99% L-dopa are being offered for sale. Does anyone know how such formulations are achieved? It seems inconceivable that in purifying L-dopa, the process can be stopped at exactly 15% or 40%. Are these concentrations achieved simply by standardising Mucuna
Mucuna pruriens extracts containing 15%, 40% or 99% L-dopa are being offered for sale. Does anyone know how such formulations are achieved? It seems inconceivable that in purifying L-dopa, the process can be stopped at exactly 15% or 40%. Are these concentrations achieved simply by standardising Mucuna
DavidHeaf
in
Cure Parkinson's
11 months ago
Wondering if dad has RLS instead of PD (or both?). Any RLS indicators here?
Reason being was he started on Carbidopa/
Levodopa
(Sinemet) 25/100 mg in combination with Mirapex 0.125, 2x a day as his regimen. Helped with moving faster and more precise for 2 weeks. But when both doses increased to 3x a day = hallucination side effect, taken for 5 weeks.
Reason being was he started on Carbidopa/
Levodopa
(Sinemet) 25/100 mg in combination with Mirapex 0.125, 2x a day as his regimen. Helped with moving faster and more precise for 2 weeks. But when both doses increased to 3x a day = hallucination side effect, taken for 5 weeks.
daughter-Advocate
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
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B6 - advice
I’m confused about B6. is the advice with Co-Careldopa not to take, at all. Or to take after Co-Careldopa has been absorbed. my recent blood tests showed me deficient in B6. thanks
I’m confused about B6. is the advice with Co-Careldopa not to take, at all. Or to take after Co-Careldopa has been absorbed. my recent blood tests showed me deficient in B6. thanks
Nb11
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Ipsen and IRLAB enter exclusive worldwide licensing agreement aimed to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease
Mesdopetam is being assessed in Phase IIb clinical trials as a potential treatment option for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experiencing
levodopa
-induced dyskinesia (LID).
Mesdopetam is being assessed in Phase IIb clinical trials as a potential treatment option for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experiencing
levodopa
-induced dyskinesia (LID).
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
11 months ago
carbidopa/levodopa
I'm trying to eliminate carbidopa/
levodopa
for RLS. It has augmented to the point that I need it every 3 hrs. around the clock. Neurologist will never prescribe low dose opioid. I am substituting 50 mg pregablin for one of those doses every other time.
I'm trying to eliminate carbidopa/
levodopa
for RLS. It has augmented to the point that I need it every 3 hrs. around the clock. Neurologist will never prescribe low dose opioid. I am substituting 50 mg pregablin for one of those doses every other time.
sage43
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
PD Meds Not Working
I was diagnosed in 2019 and my MDS prescribed the standard carb/
levodopa
and it made my symptoms worse. So I started taking a variety of supplements and that was working until recently when my symptoms got worse. My MDS put me on Sinemet and my symptoms got worse.
I was diagnosed in 2019 and my MDS prescribed the standard carb/
levodopa
and it made my symptoms worse. So I started taking a variety of supplements and that was working until recently when my symptoms got worse. My MDS put me on Sinemet and my symptoms got worse.
PeggyDay
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
IRL1117, Potential Improvement on Levodopa, May Enter Clinical Trial
IRLAB Therapeutics has selected a dopamine receptor agonist candidate called IRL1117 to advance as a Parkinson’s disease treatment, potentially as a longer-lasting alternative to
levodopa
with lesser side effects.
IRLAB Therapeutics has selected a dopamine receptor agonist candidate called IRL1117 to advance as a Parkinson’s disease treatment, potentially as a longer-lasting alternative to
levodopa
with lesser side effects.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) and its Role in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/rna-research-krithy-irmady/
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/rna-research-krithy-irmady/
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
4 months ago
Treating PD with levodopa combined with tetracycline (Effects of levodopa on gut bacterial antibiotic resistance in Parkinson’s disease rat)
The combination of
levodopa
and antibiotics, such as tetracycline and vancomycin, in the treatment of PD may decrease the amount of corresponding antibiotic resistance genes in gut bacteria, which would give a theoretical basis for treating PD with
levodopa
combined with tetracycline and vancomycin in
The combination of
levodopa
and antibiotics, such as tetracycline and vancomycin, in the treatment of PD may decrease the amount of corresponding antibiotic resistance genes in gut bacteria, which would give a theoretical basis for treating PD with
levodopa
combined with tetracycline and vancomycin in
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Miraculous Story of a person who underwent stem cell transplant in 1999
After the transplant, dyskinesias increased, so
levodopa
was reduced. Controlled-release carbidopa/
levodopa
25/100 mg was reduced to one per day and was discontinued by February 2000, 13 months after transplant. He continued to take trihexyphenidyl, selegiline, and amantadine.
After the transplant, dyskinesias increased, so
levodopa
was reduced. Controlled-release carbidopa/
levodopa
25/100 mg was reduced to one per day and was discontinued by February 2000, 13 months after transplant. He continued to take trihexyphenidyl, selegiline, and amantadine.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Here we are, then
28 months ago, I went to my GP with minor loss of dexterity in my right thumb & forefinger, which everyone assured me was carpal tunnel. 24 months ago, I saw my neuro consultant for the first time. 18 months ago my neuro consultant told me he thought I might have Parkinsons & started me on l-dopa.
28 months ago, I went to my GP with minor loss of dexterity in my right thumb & forefinger, which everyone assured me was carpal tunnel. 24 months ago, I saw my neuro consultant for the first time. 18 months ago my neuro consultant told me he thought I might have Parkinsons & started me on l-dopa.
Zumbruk
in
PSP Association
1 year ago
XADAGO
My neurologidt prescribed it to me (50mg.) to take in combination with
levodopa
. Its function should be to neutralize those enzymes that degrade
levodopa
so as to make "on" effect more lasting. It only worked for me a few months.
My neurologidt prescribed it to me (50mg.) to take in combination with
levodopa
. Its function should be to neutralize those enzymes that degrade
levodopa
so as to make "on" effect more lasting. It only worked for me a few months.
Fed1000
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Do you keep medications in the container they are received in? Inactive Ingredients may be Active.
One of the generic carbidopa-
levodopa
brands has a filler in it that is very sensitive to moisture and light. The tablets are not enteric coated and the tablets do not have a shine like most tablets. They are manufactured and then shipped in the white aluminum sealed pill bottles.
One of the generic carbidopa-
levodopa
brands has a filler in it that is very sensitive to moisture and light. The tablets are not enteric coated and the tablets do not have a shine like most tablets. They are manufactured and then shipped in the white aluminum sealed pill bottles.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Levodopa May Reduce Neuroinflammation
Summary:
Levodopa
, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease that increases dopamine in the brain was found to reverse the effects of neuroinflammation on the reward system and improve symptoms associated with depression. https://neurosciencenews.com/
levodopa
-inflammation-depression
Summary:
Levodopa
, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease that increases dopamine in the brain was found to reverse the effects of neuroinflammation on the reward system and improve symptoms associated with depression. https://neurosciencenews.com/
levodopa
-inflammation-depression
jimcaster
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Intro
(My grandmother had PD, so I know the progression and side effects of
Levodopa
, Sinemet, etc.) We're interested in learning as much as we can about alternatives and the experiences of others with PD. Grateful for this site!
(My grandmother had PD, so I know the progression and side effects of
Levodopa
, Sinemet, etc.) We're interested in learning as much as we can about alternatives and the experiences of others with PD. Grateful for this site!
PDWarrior2
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
idea?
Prescribed him carbidopa
levodopa
. He lost what little energy he had and suffered from dizzy spells. Stopped that drug, contacted doc and his reply was I'll send a different drug but the side effects will probably be worse.
Prescribed him carbidopa
levodopa
. He lost what little energy he had and suffered from dizzy spells. Stopped that drug, contacted doc and his reply was I'll send a different drug but the side effects will probably be worse.
Spring15-3
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Foscarbidopa/foslevodopa
This novel reformulation of the goldstandard Parkinson disease treatment (carbidopa/
levodopa
) is delivered via a subcutaneous pump for the treatment of motor fuctuations in advanced Parkinson disease.
This novel reformulation of the goldstandard Parkinson disease treatment (carbidopa/
levodopa
) is delivered via a subcutaneous pump for the treatment of motor fuctuations in advanced Parkinson disease.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Neupro patch
Do pwp experience on times and off times when they’re on Neupro patches like they do with
Levodopa
and other Parkinson’s medication?
Do pwp experience on times and off times when they’re on Neupro patches like they do with
Levodopa
and other Parkinson’s medication?
Miranda24
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Co-Careledopa - what does science say - when to start taking
Hello, I was diagnosed Macrh '22. My doctor prescribed me 12.5mg / 50mg, two tablets to be taken three times per day. I feel fine just taking 1 tablet per day, two if I have a stressful day at work. Though I can imagine stepping up to two per day soon. I recently saw my Doctor. He recommended,
Hello, I was diagnosed Macrh '22. My doctor prescribed me 12.5mg / 50mg, two tablets to be taken three times per day. I feel fine just taking 1 tablet per day, two if I have a stressful day at work. Though I can imagine stepping up to two per day soon. I recently saw my Doctor. He recommended,
Nb11
in
Cure Parkinson's
10 months ago
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