Search
Search
About
Log in
Join
Experiences with
Sinemet CR
Posts
Communities
1,339 public posts
Filter results
Levodopa Medications and Vitamin B6
Introduction
Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in over 100 enzymatic reactions. In the process it is converted from the active form, principally P5P (pyridoxal-5-phosphate), to the inactive form, pyridoxine. An excess of pyridoxine is toxic because it occupies sites that require the active form. For this
Introduction
Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in over 100 enzymatic reactions. In the process it is converted from the active form, principally P5P (pyridoxal-5-phosphate), to the inactive form, pyridoxine. An excess of pyridoxine is toxic because it occupies sites that require the active form. For this
park_bear
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
DBS SURGERY
With my DBS surgery scheduled for bright and early on December 15th, I have to say that the last nine months have passed quickly. I sometimes regret taking a year to make my decision that DBS was not only an option, but a "must do" for me. This website is a wonderful forum - I believe that the experiences
With my DBS surgery scheduled for bright and early on December 15th, I have to say that the last nine months have passed quickly. I sometimes regret taking a year to make my decision that DBS was not only an option, but a "must do" for me. This website is a wonderful forum - I believe that the experiences
annmariebaird
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Are there good days and bad?
The first day after receiving Sinemet (not sure how to spell that), Dad seemed to perk up a little and come out of the "death stare." It was short lived though. The next day his interaction decreased and his words became mumbly again. Again the day after he seemed a little better again. The last two
The first day after receiving Sinemet (not sure how to spell that), Dad seemed to perk up a little and come out of the "death stare." It was short lived though. The next day his interaction decreased and his words became mumbly again. Again the day after he seemed a little better again. The last two
tlovins
in
PSP Association
7 years ago
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
Log in
or
Join
Mucuna pruriens
I started to use Mucuna pruriens (MP) from Zandopa. So far I am taking 4.5g that corresponds to 1.5 100/25 sinemet pills. This will last me 2h15min, sinemet or MP. I tried to increase the MP dose up to 7.5g hoping to obtain the same on-time duration as the one provided by the equivalent sinemet pills
I started to use Mucuna pruriens (MP) from Zandopa. So far I am taking 4.5g that corresponds to 1.5 100/25 sinemet pills. This will last me 2h15min, sinemet or MP. I tried to increase the MP dose up to 7.5g hoping to obtain the same on-time duration as the one provided by the equivalent sinemet pills
andreifa
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
DBS SURGERY SCHEDULED
I am 70 years old and was diagnosed in 2002 with symptoms being lack of flexibility in writing, walking. Have done very well with Sinemet until about 2 years ago. At present I take a total of 10 Sinemet 25/100 (one at a time), 2 time release Sinemet 50/100 (one at a time), and wear the Nupro patch
I am 70 years old and was diagnosed in 2002 with symptoms being lack of flexibility in writing, walking. Have done very well with Sinemet until about 2 years ago. At present I take a total of 10 Sinemet 25/100 (one at a time), 2 time release Sinemet 50/100 (one at a time), and wear the Nupro patch
annmariebaird
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
24 hour sinemet. Why not?
Why can't they make a sinemet formulation that slowly breaks down over a 24 hour period so we can have constant benefit even at night? They already have sinement CR which works over a 4 hour period. It should be easy to make. Just have a pill for example that releases 100 mg of levodopa and 50 mg
Why can't they make a sinemet formulation that slowly breaks down over a 24 hour period so we can have constant benefit even at night? They already have sinement CR which works over a 4 hour period. It should be easy to make. Just have a pill for example that releases 100 mg of levodopa and 50 mg
rhenry45
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Two important studies Re: Sinemet
parkie13 and park_bear posted two important studies yesterday and the day before. Because none of us read every comment in every thread, I feel these are important enough to make them a new subject. They may impact your decision(s) regarding Sinemet. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4211847
parkie13 and park_bear posted two important studies yesterday and the day before. Because none of us read every comment in every thread, I feel these are important enough to make them a new subject. They may impact your decision(s) regarding Sinemet. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4211847
MBAnderson
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Please read this
https://www.caring.com/questions/does-l-dopa-stop-working Expert Answers Julie Carter is a nurse practitioner and associate director of the Parkinson Center of Oregon at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. The idea that levodopa works for a while and then ceases to be effective
https://www.caring.com/questions/does-l-dopa-stop-working Expert Answers Julie Carter is a nurse practitioner and associate director of the Parkinson Center of Oregon at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. The idea that levodopa works for a while and then ceases to be effective
Bailey_Texas
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Sinemet
If I take half of a 25/100mg tablet. is this the same as taking one 12.5/5mg tablet
If I take half of a 25/100mg tablet. is this the same as taking one 12.5/5mg tablet
M-o-ggy
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
A replacement of Sinemet
Hi All, I didnt post here for long time as i was getting married and life was so busy but i always read all your posts so carefully. I feel sorry for all your beloved family who died. I hope Allah may put his mercy upon them. About the painful psp disesse. My father is still going through this cursed
Hi All, I didnt post here for long time as i was getting married and life was so busy but i always read all your posts so carefully. I feel sorry for all your beloved family who died. I hope Allah may put his mercy upon them. About the painful psp disesse. My father is still going through this cursed
MaiSalah
in
PSP Association
7 years ago
Insomnia
I am having trouble to stay asleep. Tried Temaze 10mg, Circadin 2mg. Both are not working for me. At about 10 p.m, I am dozing to sleep but after 11 or 12.30, I am awake and not going back to sleep. Trying hard to stay asleep but get about 15 minutes sleep every hour before 5a.m and that is for the
I am having trouble to stay asleep. Tried Temaze 10mg, Circadin 2mg. Both are not working for me. At about 10 p.m, I am dozing to sleep but after 11 or 12.30, I am awake and not going back to sleep. Trying hard to stay asleep but get about 15 minutes sleep every hour before 5a.m and that is for the
maungwin56
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Memory and starting Levodopa
Hi, can anyone tell me if they had a harder time remembering things or were a little foggier when starting Levodopa, whether through Sinemet or Mucuna Pruriens? Thanks, Sarah
Hi, can anyone tell me if they had a harder time remembering things or were a little foggier when starting Levodopa, whether through Sinemet or Mucuna Pruriens? Thanks, Sarah
SKCW
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Changing meds
I have had rls for over 20 years. As I am aging it has gotten worse. Way back on was on darvon, then sinemet, then miraplex, then requip, now gabapentin and tramadol. I had hallucinations with miraplex and requip. It does seem like trial and error.
I have had rls for over 20 years. As I am aging it has gotten worse. Way back on was on darvon, then sinemet, then miraplex, then requip, now gabapentin and tramadol. I had hallucinations with miraplex and requip. It does seem like trial and error.
Frogger52
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
7 years ago
Sinemet
Hi. Does anyone know how much protein we can it with sinemet I eat 3 oz. lunch. 3oz. Dinner Please advise Dot
Hi. Does anyone know how much protein we can it with sinemet I eat 3 oz. lunch. 3oz. Dinner Please advise Dot
Teafor22
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
New Sinemet prescription
Hi, mum(80, newly diagnosed with PD) has been prescribed 50mg Sinemet 3 times a day. Is she likely to get the side effects she was told about or is it a small chance? Her only PD symptom is right arm tremor. Any advice very gratefully received.
Hi, mum(80, newly diagnosed with PD) has been prescribed 50mg Sinemet 3 times a day. Is she likely to get the side effects she was told about or is it a small chance? Her only PD symptom is right arm tremor. Any advice very gratefully received.
Inaquandary
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Amantadin extended release
Hi all, My doctor prescribed me Amantadin extended release. It a new drug look like for Sinemet work longer and dyskinesia. She gave 1 pill before bed ? Have anybody tried? I do not have much dyskinesia, but sometimes I do. I have left side tremor and stiffness. Sinemet works only 2.5 hours. Thank
Hi all, My doctor prescribed me Amantadin extended release. It a new drug look like for Sinemet work longer and dyskinesia. She gave 1 pill before bed ? Have anybody tried? I do not have much dyskinesia, but sometimes I do. I have left side tremor and stiffness. Sinemet works only 2.5 hours. Thank
luba1
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Lost
Good evening, I have only just found this site and I am lost. My darling Husband has seen 2 Specialists now, the 1st one diagnosed Parkinson Disease and then after more extensive tests the 2nd one thinks he has either CBD or PSP and as there is no medication for these he has started him on Sinemet which
Good evening, I have only just found this site and I am lost. My darling Husband has seen 2 Specialists now, the 1st one diagnosed Parkinson Disease and then after more extensive tests the 2nd one thinks he has either CBD or PSP and as there is no medication for these he has started him on Sinemet which
laineyash
in
PSP Association
7 years ago
Long Term Usage Mucuna Extract vs Mucuna Whole Herb
I was formally diagnosed in 2011. Shortly after this occurred, because I have a 40 year background in natural medicine, and also because I was unable to tolerate Sinemet, I started to try various natural protocols that had been shown to be effective for some people with Parkinson's. One of the first
I was formally diagnosed in 2011. Shortly after this occurred, because I have a 40 year background in natural medicine, and also because I was unable to tolerate Sinemet, I started to try various natural protocols that had been shown to be effective for some people with Parkinson's. One of the first
Macmystic
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Sinemet and back pain.
Does Sinemet cause back pain? or is it PD?
Does Sinemet cause back pain? or is it PD?
MGP201
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
Concerned Daughter
My mother was told she has PD. She never has "shakes/tremors" but she does complain of feeling paralyzed or frozen time to time from her pain. Her sinemet or carbadopa actually makes her feel horrible initially for the first hour or so. Then she can function fine but only for two hours then back to
My mother was told she has PD. She never has "shakes/tremors" but she does complain of feeling paralyzed or frozen time to time from her pain. Her sinemet or carbadopa actually makes her feel horrible initially for the first hour or so. Then she can function fine but only for two hours then back to
ElizabethDavis50
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 years ago
1
...
41
42
43
...
67
Next page
10
20
30
40
50
60
Filter results
Clear filters
Posted in
All communities
Cure Parkinson's
1182 results
Restless Legs Syndrome
69 results
PSP Association
55 results
View top 10 communities
Sort by
Most Relevant
Newest