- Amantadine and Azilect 20th July 2008
... Hi,
Have you tried Sinemet ?
Betty...
... problems. Tried Requip and that didn't work, finally Sinemet in 2005 and that is what I've been taking ever since...
- Mother's Diagnosis with Parkinson's 25th June 2008
... what the future way hold. She started medication ( Sinemet ) two days ago and so far there has been no side effects...
... and that didn't do a thing for me. I then started Sinemet and that made all the difference.
It took about ... a month or so for the Sinemet to start working good, so don't dispair. It will...
- PD Symptoms 6th June 2008
... bed I am stiff and can't move very well. I take my Sinemet with orange juice and sit working crossword puzzles ... to your question... I am worse in AM until I take Sinemet and it works. Later in day pills are less and less ... effective so I don't feel as energetic. Without my Sinemet I wouldn't be doing much at all!
Betty...
- Parkinson's or bipolar or both PLEASE help! 2nd June 2008
... 2 years we got a diagnosis and a prescription for Sinemet 25/100 3x day. After reading a little about PD I ... to medication side effects (lithium - tremor) The sinemet is helping but now he is sleeping all the time. He...
- Carbidopa/Levodopa (Sinemet) DOSE SCHEDULE 8th May 2008
... [QUOTE=glama9;3561655]Has anyone tried cutting Sinemet dose but taken it more frequently? For example, instead...
... approx $1 per 200mg pill mail order.
stalevo which is sinemet + comtan costs $2.60 per pill locally.
generic sinemet ... 30 per 25/100 mg pill mail order.
taking generic sinemet (carbidopa-levo) and comtan would cost
about 50% ... samples,
paid $253 for second month. i plan to take sinemet only adding
comtan as a 2nd pill taken at the same...
- Hallucinations 6th April 2008
... The doctor agreed to temporarily put him back on sinemet until he sees him again in July and I asked for 3...
- carbidopa/levo 7th March 2008
... This is what Sinemet consists of. It is known to have a potent effect in...
- carbidopa/levo 11th February 2008
... If you look up Sinemet on any online drug reference, you will get the full...
- Does Parkinson's Disease affect ones hearing? 7th February 2008
... Mom is in a care facility now and is taking Sinemet , and she is in a wheelchair most of the day, and occasional...
- Newly Diagnosed 29th January 2008
... in 8 weeks of it. So, I asked the Dr. to put me on Sinemet , and that made all the difference. Granted, several ... felt like I had a suit of armour on. Anyway, the Sinemet took all that away but now it is not working as well...
- Mirapex 28th January 2008
... took me off Amantadin and Mirapex and increased my Sinemet . After 24 hours, the compulsive behavior stopped...
- Parkinsons elderly 20th January 2008
... instances of hallucinations which could be caused by the Sinemet , so she is not taking that presently. The different...
- head pressure 8th January 2008
... for it.lorazapam seems to work less and less and the sinemet helps if it is time to take it. also, does anyone...
... besides my pd ones, which is lodosyn, mirapex, and sinemet ...so i dont know if the pressure is caused by the...
- requip anybody? 18th December 2007
... it's the reason I can get by with only 1/2 tab of Sinemet 3 times a daY. Whenever I see a new Dr, they are amazed ... at how well I'm doing and how litttle Sinemet I take after so many years. I've tried all the new...
... think this is hormonal (I'm 50). I want to put off sinemet as long as possible but I wouldn't mind upping the...
- Medication not being digested 18th December 2007
... when they change it. His primary meds were Requip and Sinemet . Apparently they were time-release pills. They changed...
- Dyskinesia 29th October 2007
... dyskinesia that might happen several hours after taking the Sinemet dose? I know that lessening the amount of Sinemet ... can be taken to help that in conjunction with the Sinemet ? Or.... do we just have to put up with the problems ... . I've been on Sinemet for almost two years now. Currently taking 125/16...
... dyskinesia that might happen several hours after taking the Sinemet dose? I know that lessening the amount of Sinemet ... can be taken to help that in conjunction with the Sinemet ? Or.... do we just have to put up with the problems ... . I've been on Sinemet for almost two years now. Currently taking 125/16...
- posture 12th October 2007
... not do anything for me at all. Then he put me on Sinemet and in about a month's time, I was able to walk right ... that passed after awhile. Now, two years later, the Sinemet doesn't work as well as at first, but it is still...
... as possible - your note made me less afraid to try sinemet if the doc suggests it in the future...
... as possible - your note made me less afraid to try sinemet if the doc suggests it in the future...
- I'm not sure what's what. 31st July 2007
... confused on occassion. Since she has been placed on Sinemet . Her symptoms now seem to be worsening. She becomes...
... she should be better after several weeks of taking Sinemet , not worse. Sinemet does have side effects, though ... does not want to try different meds or doses of the Sinemet .
Also, educate yourself on Parkinson's disease...
- Parkinsons and dystonia 9th July 2007
... responsive dystonia and it is treated with a drug, Sinemet , that is also used for Parkinsons....
... responsive dystonia and it is treated with a drug, Sinemet , that is also used for Parkinsons.
My first symptom ... dystonia of the left foot when I walked. It responded to Sinemet so that's how the diagnosis was made...
- Amantadine 27th June 2007
... this is a temporary withdrawal effect and that the Sinemet will kick in.
Conclusion : Amantadine worked for...
- PD and Exercise 8th June 2007
... stiffer.
I also walk about a mile a day. I take sinemet , which helps a great deal and make sure it is working...
... main symptoms?
I find it hard to juggle how much Sinemet to take to keep from having some dystonia and dyskinesia ... effects. I am not taking anything else besides the Sinemet at this time.
Keep up the good attitude and exercising...
- I just don't care anymore!!!!! 1st March 2007
... better, could be worse. My husband has been put on Sinemet and is walking normally again and his posture is much...
- curt demands effect on person with Parkinsons 14th February 2007
... father takes 2 meds for his Lewey Body Disease and Sinemet for his Parkinson, plus Seroquel, because sometime...
- trouble finding meds that work. 9th February 2007
... tolerate? Ive tried about everything.
Even the sinemet that agrees with everyone makes me stiffer and causes...
- Strange symptoms at 26 - Could it be PD? 6th January 2007
... medication. Requip did nothing for me, but when I started Sinemet I finally got relief in a few weeks or so and could ... Perhaps if you could convince your Dr. to let you try Sinemet , you could find out if it helped you. You know your...
... med's work I am "normal" and feel normal. I take sinemet (5x day), comtan (5x day) and azilect (1 a day)....
- Anyone have a list of symptoms of Parkinsons as it gets worse??? 25th December 2006
... gets worse. He is only taking carbidopa/levadopa ( sinemet ), 2 x day. His neuro. dr. says he will not up his...
- Heres my story of being a Young Parky at 41--I have had it for 15 yrs!!! 7th December 2006
... bathrroom fast, I have been made fun of after taking sinemet for so long the dyskensais bad.. You woukdn't bellieve...
- Total Exhaustion 22nd November 2006
... so I cant up the doseage. Does anyone know, would Sinemet help with the tiredness, or should I ask my GP for...
... like that, I would difinetly speak to your Dr about sinemet , maybe bromocriptine to go with.
Requip is not commomly...
- What meds are you on? 22nd November 2006
... people are taking.
My Hubby is currently on.
Sinemet Cr 25/100
takes one as soon as he wakes, even if ...
Then from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm he takes a mix of Sinemet , Bromocriptine, comtan.
5 doses a day at alternating...
- Please educate me 29th October 2006
... can shut you down,,, The dyskensa friom the years of sinemet make people treat you like your are mental,,,,,.....
- Early diagnosis - is it possible, is there a benefit? 23rd September 2006
... he quit for 3 years, then had to give in and go on Sinemet . He is now 15 years into "knowing" he has PD and is ... now on Sinemet , bromocriptime, comtan, he is taking a total of 24...
... has parkinsons and alzheimers. He has been taking sinemet for several years. I think it is helping. He takes...
- Parkinsons??? 17th September 2006
... let them walk and the body freezes.....my Dad takes Sinemet every 3 hrs for this and it helps ..but only works...
- Dad is not sleeping..... 30th July 2006
... meds adding Parcopa, and Seriquel and increasing his Sinemet . He cut out the Clozapine. Some nights, he is awake...
... too bad yet. Yet, he may have to quit taking his sinemet because of a part of his alzheimers.
Cant your...
... meds adding Parcopa, and Seriquel and increasing his Sinemet . He cut out the Clozapine. Some nights, he is awake...
... Sleep disorders with Sinemet kick in after about 3 years of usage. Ask that your...
- Is there any difference in symptons: 16th July 2006
... It works, but with pain. I'm taking a generic for Sinemet and I think I see a little improvement in my leg shaking...
- Symtoms of PD 15th July 2006
... only bruised the toes instead.
I take regular Sinemet 4x per day plus 1 Sinemet CR for night along with...
- can Sinemet CAUSE the symptoms? 15th May 2006
... and when first diagnosed his neurologist had him on Sinemet . He did really well with it for a few months, then...
- Need help for my grandmother 20th April 2006
... however, with the speedy help of my doctor, i was taking sinemet very quickly and this worked for me, returning some ... it is worth asking your carer to get your granny on sinemet (L-dopa) as quick as possible in the hope that she...
... she does NOT have parkinsons. If they give her the sinemet , and she doesn't have parkinsons, she will be falling...
... neurologist will recognise this and start her on l-dopa ( sinemet )
A DaTSCAN would of coarse determin wether your granny...
- Night time problems 31st January 2006
... have much to offer except this. Is she just taking Sinemet to control her symptoms? Is she on any other medications...
- PD Patch 6th January 2006
... level of parkinsons is it for? Is it better than Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa)? Please tell me how you found...
... of meds on the patch. The medicine, by the way is Sinemet , what most people take, just delivered by patch, going...
... local walmart. it is for early parkinsons and is not sinemet . ive seen neupro listed as selling for double the...
- Tremors Help? 20th December 2005
... dad has Parkinsons and is taking carbidopa/levodopa ( Sinemet ).
What do these mean: pill rolling tremor, hypokinetic...
... parkinson%27s+pill+rolling+tremor&hl=en
As for Sinemet dosage, each individual is different. Dosage is regulated ...
I have tried Ropinirole (requip), Parcopa and sinemet .
I didn't like the nausea or the drowsiness and ... don't overflow into the body and cause nausea like Sinemet does.
Here is what I found on L-Tyrosine so far...
... He has no side effects from carbidopa/levodopa ( Sinemet ). He did at first, but has been on this drug for...
... dementia be present without having PD and how much does Sinemet contribute to dementia like symptoms? Without taking ... the individual off Sinemet , is there anyway to determine a true diagnosis of ... evaluated to determine the exact cause.
Because Sinemet CAN cause these problems in some individuals, one ... worsening an underlying problem-- is to reduce the Sinemet , slowly and under direction of the prescribing physician...
- CoQ10 12th December 2005
... direct from them) I have tried requip, parcopa and sinemet . I experienced bad cases of nausea, drowsiness and...
- Meds issues 6th December 2005
... 7th week I saw no improvement. He switched me to Sinemet starting 100/25 three times a day and then to douple ... the dose in a month. The side effects of the sinemet are nausea sometimes. I have to take it with food ... These things have only come on since I started the Sinemet . I find it hard to concentrate for long. I don't ... anymore weight. This has happened only since I started Sinemet . Can anyone tell me if these things will go away...
... Hi Betty,
How long have you been taking Sinemet ? If it has not been very long, you need to stick ... medicines take months to work fully. My father takes sinemet - carbidopa/levodopa, and has for 1 1/2 years. He...
...
Thanks for your response. I've been taking the sinemet for almost a month and will increase to 2 pills 3...
... 7th week I saw no improvement. He switched me to Sinemet starting 100/25 three times a day and then to douple ... the dose in a month. The side effects of the sinemet are nausea sometimes. I have to take it with food ... These things have only come on since I started the Sinemet . I find it hard to concentrate for long. I don't ... anymore weight. This has happened only since I started Sinemet . Can anyone tell me if these things will go away ... confusion from the meds. I tried several PD meds, and sinemet for several months.
I got tired of sitting on the ... quit the meds.
Have you tried the time released Sinemet ? Maybe that will help by releasing the dosage more...
- just diagnosed with PD - seeking info 15th July 2005
... but on the go).
medications to start are usually sinemet , then possibly comtan or mirapex is added to help ... the sinemet last longer (acts as a battery backup).
You are still...
- hello. New here 2nd June 2005
... I am 32 and my dr started me on Sinemet 25/100. I didnt understand why tho. He said it is...
- Mirapexin (Pramipexole) and other meds advice please...... 6th March 2005
... My pills I take are sinemet 25/100 4+ a day, sinemet 50/200 4+ a day, comtan 200mg 4+ a day, mirapex 1mg...
- Cause of tremors? 26th February 2005
... based on the physical examination. Over time I was on Sinemet CR, Eldepryl & Amantidine.
Prior to my surgery in...
- I am confused too? 31st January 2005
... essential tremor, now? I am on toprol, baclofen, and sinemet 25/100. I have this weird feeling in my arms and legs ... internal tremors right side tremors controlled with sinemet , stiffness in left arm and hand. When exertion tremors...
- Confused 11th January 2005
... 8th year now,having been diagnosed at 38.
I am on Sinemet plus.Ropinarole,Amitryptyline,pain killers,and very...
