Symmetrel for Parkinson's Disease User Reviews
Symmetrel has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- StanZ
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 5, 2016
"I am having nightmares, hallucinations, swollen ankles, legs with spots, falling down, sudden sleep, itchy skin. Also, shock at the fact that the cost went from $7 per 90 tabs to $249 for 180 in just 18 months. Will not continue due to cost. This is what I pay after Humana says they pay."
- meano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 11, 2018
"I've only been on Amantadine for six weeks for Dystonia/Dystonic Tremors/probable early onset of Parkinsons and the Symmetrel has helped the tremors tremendously. There are side effects, i.e., dizziness, imbalance, strange dreams, dry mouth."
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"I hear that it only works in 50% of people who take it. I must be one of the lucky ones. Taking it along with Sinemet really takes care of me. And no dosage shifting, plus slows down dyskinesia from Sinemet. You can take a 'medication holiday' with this medicine and restart in a few days to reinvent the good results or test to see if it is working for you."