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Getting off Madopar

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I really want to get off Madopar and it’s augmentation, and try to treat my legs with diet alone. Any suggestions? Have you successfully broken the crazy cycle of taking Madopar for rls then having to take it for the rebound effect of the medication? TIA!!

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I am on 0.25 Sifrol (Dopamine agonist) and when doctor would not increase it I went to a naturopath. Having some success with 1000mg magnesium chelate three times a day and the herb gotu kola(Nature's Sunshine brand recommended) Two capsules with lunch and 2 or 3 with evening meal. I am still taking the Sifrol at this stage. My triggers include over tiredness, stress, phenergan. some antihistamines. Feritin does not seem to be an issue for me as levels very high but need to check. Good luck.

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