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Sinemet - mom has parkinsons and is taking carbidopa/levodopa 25/100?

does her small size 98lb effect the medicine results? She is in conflict on how much medicine to use. different people have told her it is to strong. I wanted to follow doctors paper of instruction and called his office his nurse [can't talk to dr fazl] said to lower dose to 1/2 pill for... read more

Parkinson's Disease - Does stress or increase in dosage cause worsening symptoms?

74 yo female diagnosed 8/21. On carbidopa-levodopa since then at 25-100, 2 tabs 3xday. Had some wear off and dosage increased to 25-250 3×day two weeks ago. Also started new job 3 weeks ago.. Cognitive, memory and tremors are all worse. Stress or new dose causing this. Scared

Side effect of carbidopa / levodopa 25-100mg 3 times a day?

Recently I was diagnosed with PD and put on carbidopa / levodopa 25-100mg 3 times a day to help with the tremors. For lack of a better way to describe this I experience dizziness. I go down like a ton of bricks and everything I see is spinning or scrolling. Thinking I had stage III of PD I called... read more

Does ropinirole cause seizures?

I take it for Parkinson's but I also have Epilepsy and I am curious if it's contributing to my seizures.

Vortioxetine - Is Trintellix good for OCD, and Parkinson’s?

Is Trintellix good for OCD?

Does ropinirole cause light brown blotches on skin arms and legs?

been taking ropinirole Extended release for 6 months; have had PD for 3 years, and just noticed light brown blotches appearing on my arms and legs? is this caused by Ropinirole? Have you had others asking about this?

My wife is having serious hallucinations?

Her amantadine was increased to 3 per day and ropinerole also increased.now she sees people sitting in our home just staring at her.she wants me to get them out but I don’t see them.any suggestions as far as meds are concerned,thanks

Parkinson's Disease - Our doctor prescribed Seroquel for my wife’s hallucinations caused by...

... Parkinson’s today. I’ve read that the only drug approved for Parkinson’s patients is Nuplazid. Reading about Seroquel doesn’t sound good. Any thoughts from anyone? Its other name is quetiapine.

Is Norvasc compatible with daily Cialis?

Besides high blood pressure Meds, I take many meds for Parkinson's disease.

How long before Vimpat is out of your body?

I began taking Vimpat for Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago and it has been awful with the more common side effects of nausea and vomiting. My Pharmacist confirmed that I was having side effects from Vimpat rather than any of my other prescriptions. He recommended that I stop taking it and call... read more

Parkinson disease along with dementia?

Are any of you dealing with someone who has Parkinson’s?

What are the cardiac side effects of levodopa?

What are the cardiac side effects of levodopa? I read hypertension and hypotension and I didn't understand

Botox injections for head and speech tremors?

I am a canadate for Botox Injections. I don't have Parkinson’s, but am a cancer survivor taking monthly shots of faslodex.

I’m having difficulty with pressure dropping on my 25/100 carbidopa/levodopa.

Very low dose, two tablets daily. I take half a tablet four times a day. Ready to discontinue using it all together. Is anyone else having any issues?

What food restrictions have to be followed when taking 10 mg of selegeline?

What food restrictions should I adhere to when taking 10 mg of selegeline? Also is there a problem taking entacapone 200 mg tablets four times a day at the same time I'm taking two 5 mg doses of selegeline in the morning and evening...

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