Parkinson's Disease Questions (Page 2)

What is the difference between Osmolex ER and Gocovri?

What is Gocovri (amantadine) and how does it work?

How long does it take for Ongentys to work?

Is Ongentys better than Comtan?

What drugs have you found effective in treating RLS and PLM?

I'm currently on Requip, but I would like to know if anyone has tried Mirapex, Baclofen, Horizant, or anything else for Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement? If so, what did you like or dislike about the drug? Also, this applies to what has worked or not worked for you pertaining... read more

Can taking prednisone cause cognitive changes, esp vivid dreams, memory problems?

patient already on Sinemet for Parkinson's and taking prednisone for PMR but since taking have have many mental changes. 10 mg daily prednisone for the last month, now down to 9mg daly. Help!

Can Tramadol cause feelings of anger?

I have only been on Tramadol for a week now and today I experienced a sense of anger all day long. I am becoming very defensive and striking out at friends and family. I have Parkinson's Disease and am taking Tramadol for severe pain in my left leg. What is causing this feeling of anger all of... read more

Is anyone taking Primidone for Parkinson's?

My doctor wants to prescribe it for Parkinson's even though I don't have seizures and only slight tremors. Most of my problem lies in lack of coordination... Thanks!

Does Ropinirole cause weight gain?

I noticed a fairly rapid weight gain since I started Ropinirole

Should prednisone be used if one has parkinsons?

Prednisone was ordered for a sciatica problem,and since taking it I've noticed more frozen spellls

Misdiagnosed - Taking carbidopa levodopa for parkinson's?

What if you take carbidopa levodopa for parkinson's, and you don't have parkinson's. Just asking, I feel I was misdiagnosed.

How do Parkinson's disease medications work?

What effects would haloperidol have on someone with Parkinson's disease?

I know that haloperidol is a drug that blocks dopamine synapses, but how can it be used then for patients with mental illness.

Can gabapentin be taken with parkinsons meds i.e,carbidopa/levadopa, azilect, mirapex?

How long until Cogentin is completely out of my system?

I took Cogentin for 4 months and it caused awful water weight gain and water toxicity due to Urinary Retention. I was advised to stop taking it almost 3 weeks ago. I'm starting to feel a little bit better, but I still have quite a ways to go. Any estimate of how long until it is completely... read more