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Sinemet best practice - take a tablet when you feel you need it or stick to 3 times a day and be uncomfortable.
I have started taking 5 a day and then add in Sinemet CR 25mg
Levodopa
at night to try and get some sleep. If RLS kicks in it can take up to 2 hours + to get back on track! Am I heading for problems in the future by doing this? I can't stick the discomfort it gets me down.
I have started taking 5 a day and then add in Sinemet CR 25mg
Levodopa
at night to try and get some sleep. If RLS kicks in it can take up to 2 hours + to get back on track! Am I heading for problems in the future by doing this? I can't stick the discomfort it gets me down.
Yogibear
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
DBS??
I was diagnosed in 2004 when I was 36...will turn 44 at the end of this month... was on requip, withdrew from that and went thru hell, right now on carbidopa/
levodopa
, comtan, gabapentin n cymbalta thank u
I was diagnosed in 2004 when I was 36...will turn 44 at the end of this month... was on requip, withdrew from that and went thru hell, right now on carbidopa/
levodopa
, comtan, gabapentin n cymbalta thank u
SuKas
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Do you experience "wearing off"?
If you are taking carbidopa/
levodopa
you most likely have experience "wearing off". Have you ever experienced a time when you felt a "wearing off" at an unpredictable time and if so did you panic or suddenly "freeze"? Was there a reason why you felt that "wearing off" feeling? Jupiterjane
If you are taking carbidopa/
levodopa
you most likely have experience "wearing off". Have you ever experienced a time when you felt a "wearing off" at an unpredictable time and if so did you panic or suddenly "freeze"? Was there a reason why you felt that "wearing off" feeling? Jupiterjane
jupiterjane
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
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Interesting response to my PD symptoms
I started
levodopa
shortly after she came to me. As always, adjusting the medications was a challenge. I began to notice that Lily would "bite" me when it got close to the time for my next dose. She also would "bite" when I was feeling really tired.
I started
levodopa
shortly after she came to me. As always, adjusting the medications was a challenge. I began to notice that Lily would "bite" me when it got close to the time for my next dose. She also would "bite" when I was feeling really tired.
chrismw
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Can Our Meds Give Us The Shakes?
Sometimes it seems like I get tremors 'n shakes after I take my carbidopa/
levodopa
. Anyone else have this problem?
Sometimes it seems like I get tremors 'n shakes after I take my carbidopa/
levodopa
. Anyone else have this problem?
Joealt
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
I am 39 and taking 2 to 4 Madopar tablets a day do you think I will end up with dyskinesia?
I am worried that I will end up with dyskinesia due to my age and how early I am taking
Levodopa
. On Requip XL I was having sleep problems, eating in the night and sewing a lot.
I am worried that I will end up with dyskinesia due to my age and how early I am taking
Levodopa
. On Requip XL I was having sleep problems, eating in the night and sewing a lot.
Yogibear
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Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
I am taking (Carbidopa-Levodopa and my skin is really gritty feeling. Has anyone else had this?
Estelle
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Dopamine Disregultion Syndrome .
HI I haven't been told i have read it on a letter sent to my GP and a cope has been sent to me which says i have DDP . In the letter she uses words l like He denies any elation from l-dopa. AND denies any mood swings . My question is this. IF any body think,s I have DDP. How can i prove I don't
HI I haven't been told i have read it on a letter sent to my GP and a cope has been sent to me which says i have DDP . In the letter she uses words l like He denies any elation from l-dopa. AND denies any mood swings . My question is this. IF any body think,s I have DDP. How can i prove I don't
export
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Just another day without Grace
So, it's family skate night at the roller rink--where's my
levodopa
? Hope the dj plays YMCA!
So, it's family skate night at the roller rink--where's my
levodopa
? Hope the dj plays YMCA!
chrismw
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Bach's Rescue Remedy spray seems to help
I have been experiencing anxiety then depression as my
levodopa
wears off. Sometimes this is much more disconcerting than the physical symptoms. Occasionally I don't seem to recover the rest of the day.
I have been experiencing anxiety then depression as my
levodopa
wears off. Sometimes this is much more disconcerting than the physical symptoms. Occasionally I don't seem to recover the rest of the day.
etterus
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Are Sinemet and Madopar the same thing - L-Dopa ?
Currently taking Requip XL but they're starting to wear off . Have tried Sinemet but they made my tremour worse !! Doc has recommended trying Madopar (dissolvable ones) but a low dose once a day to start with as i struggle with mornings (don't we all?) Anyone have experience of this drug "cocktail" (
Currently taking Requip XL but they're starting to wear off . Have tried Sinemet but they made my tremour worse !! Doc has recommended trying Madopar (dissolvable ones) but a low dose once a day to start with as i struggle with mornings (don't we all?) Anyone have experience of this drug "cocktail" (
Helshubby
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
New therapies
These include adenosine 2a (A2a) antagonists (istradefylline, preladenant, and SYN115),
levodopa
/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG), IPX066-an extended-release formulation of carbidopa/
levodopa
, XP21279-a sustained-release
levodopa
prodrug, ND0611-a carbidopa subcutaneous patch, safinamide-a
These include adenosine 2a (A2a) antagonists (istradefylline, preladenant, and SYN115),
levodopa
/carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG), IPX066-an extended-release formulation of carbidopa/
levodopa
, XP21279-a sustained-release
levodopa
prodrug, ND0611-a carbidopa subcutaneous patch, safinamide-a
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Drugs not toxic
Expert practitioners who reported in this database, utilized
levodopa
more than any other drug-- including dopamine agonists, and they used
levodopa
more (not less) as disease durations increased.
Expert practitioners who reported in this database, utilized
levodopa
more than any other drug-- including dopamine agonists, and they used
levodopa
more (not less) as disease durations increased.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Do some meds make it worse - Levodopa Worsens Gait in Some Patients
Levodopa
Worsens Gait in Some Patients In this weeks Neurology Dr. Espay and Bloem examine a rare PD manifestation when
levodopa
can actually worsen freezing and gait in a few patients.
Levodopa
Worsens Gait in Some Patients In this weeks Neurology Dr. Espay and Bloem examine a rare PD manifestation when
levodopa
can actually worsen freezing and gait in a few patients.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Is it me or is it my meds?
He increased my Requip XL to 8 mg daily from 6, and I take 4 Carbidopa/
Levodopa
25/100 tablets daily. He wants me to try the increase in Requip XL for 2 weeks, then check back in with him. He may, at that time change the Carbidopa/
Levodopa
to Stalevo. I feel like I'm going crazy.
He increased my Requip XL to 8 mg daily from 6, and I take 4 Carbidopa/
Levodopa
25/100 tablets daily. He wants me to try the increase in Requip XL for 2 weeks, then check back in with him. He may, at that time change the Carbidopa/
Levodopa
to Stalevo. I feel like I'm going crazy.
CheriH
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Protein found in Parkisons
We are optimistic that our work could pave the way for a much-needed alternative to
Levodopa
- such as a drug that has the ability to inactivate RGS4 in Parkinson's patients."
We are optimistic that our work could pave the way for a much-needed alternative to
Levodopa
- such as a drug that has the ability to inactivate RGS4 in Parkinson's patients."
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
AM I GETTING ENOUGH CO-BENELDOPA?
Here in the uk the maximum L-DOPA tablets is 8 per day which I am on. I spend more time off than on. I would like 12 tablets . Even ten would make me happy. My question is if i need them which I do . Do I have the right to take more than the maximum dose ? YOURS EXPORT.
Here in the uk the maximum L-DOPA tablets is 8 per day which I am on. I spend more time off than on. I would like 12 tablets . Even ten would make me happy. My question is if i need them which I do . Do I have the right to take more than the maximum dose ? YOURS EXPORT.
export
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Scary New Sympton Continued
They had me on 10 mg's of Valium 3 times a day along with 1 mg of azilect,3 doses carbidopa 25mg/
levodopa
100 mg, requip xl 4 mg and 1 carbidopa 50/
levodopa
200 cr at bedtime. They seem to think the blackouts were from the valilum and now want to cut them to 5 mg's dailey.
They had me on 10 mg's of Valium 3 times a day along with 1 mg of azilect,3 doses carbidopa 25mg/
levodopa
100 mg, requip xl 4 mg and 1 carbidopa 50/
levodopa
200 cr at bedtime. They seem to think the blackouts were from the valilum and now want to cut them to 5 mg's dailey.
Boots1
in
Cure Parkinson's
12 years ago
Yesterday & Tomorrow
James Parkinson, we learned about dopamine agonists and
levodopa
of course According to statistics, every 9 minutes somebody in the world is diagnosed with Parkinson's. At the end of today the word PARKINSON will change the life of 160 people forever.
James Parkinson, we learned about dopamine agonists and
levodopa
of course According to statistics, every 9 minutes somebody in the world is diagnosed with Parkinson's. At the end of today the word PARKINSON will change the life of 160 people forever.
FulvioC
in
Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
I wanna new Drug (one that won't make me sick)
Levodopa
usually has a efficacy of five years. So now I'm back on MIRAPEX and still taking AMANTADINE and AZILECT.Im not experiencing any side effects.
Levodopa
usually has a efficacy of five years. So now I'm back on MIRAPEX and still taking AMANTADINE and AZILECT.Im not experiencing any side effects.
Jerebet
in
Cure Parkinson's
13 years ago
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