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I Am Wondering If I Am Taking The Right Medication Benztropine 3 Pills 3 Times Per Day .5 Mg Ler Pill.

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Raymore, MO
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It's important to follow your doctor's instructions when taking medication. For Cogentin (Benztropine mesylate):

- Dosage: Typically, Cogentin tablets are taken one to four times a day
-… read more

What Is That Med Never Heard Of It

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prince George va 23875
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Could you please specify which medication you are referring to? There are several mentioned in the context, such as Azilect, Trihexyphenidyl, Mirapex, Nuplazid, Seroquel, Eldepryl, Cogentin, Parlodelread more

Are There Any Special Diets You Recommend? I Was Just Diagnosed (53yr). I Am Looking For Any Recipes That May Be Beneficial.

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New Orleans, LA

Medications I am on - Carbidopa, Baclofen and Benztropine (Cogentin)

Cogentin

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400 chapman lk rd scott twp pa 18433

How do you deal with your walking

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I tried a cane, but it wasn't enough; I've been using a walker since 2012.

Cogentin

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400 chapman lk rd scott twp pa 18433

How do you deal with your walking

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I walk with a cane and I have my husband or whoever is with me coach me to take bigger steps. you can also put a belt with a rope on it to, help him take bigger steps and you will have control of his… read more

I Quit Cold Turkey My Ropinerole. I Am Switching Over To Lepidova. What Are Withdrawal Symptoms?

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Scottsdale, AZ
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I hope everything is going good for you now, it's scary to change pills, and not knowing what will happen.

Additional PD Medication

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Hughesville, MD

At what point in a person's life with PD is it correct to add additional medication to the Sinemet? What are the signs to look for. This is such an up and down disease.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Here are some additional medications used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) and its symptoms:

Dopaminergic Medications
- [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]: Often the first… read more

Swelling

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Springville, PA

Has anyone experienced swelling of effected body parts. My right side is effected and my hand swells sometimes.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

First confirm the diagnosis with orthopedia hand specialist both condition final treatment will be surgery. Others treatments will help for a time only.

Does Anyone Take Something Other Than Levodopa And If So What Are Your Side Effects ?

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Palm Harbor, FL

What other meds are available for PD and how are they tolerated.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, there are several alternatives to Levodopa for treating Parkinson's disease. Here are some options and their potential side effects:

Dopamine Agonists
- Medications: Apokyn (Apomorphine)… read more

Do Others Find Themselves Feeling “normal” But Then Learn Other See Then As Having Changed?

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Mount Pleasant, MI

I do not see changes in myself, for instance I have begun repeating myself with no memory of having said something before, or I don’t realize what I’m saying makes no sense. Does anyone in your family tell you or doctor so it can be addressed? Or are you left with no knowledge of the change because no one says anything?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Jane thanks for the hug. Here is one for you!