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Has Anyone On Sinemet Experienced Sudden Falling Asleep Ie While Driving?
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posted December 11, 2015
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my eyes seemed to want to shut - not so much sleep - but difficult at times to force my eyes to stay open -
a weird feeling. not presently occuring maybe due to change in meds -- rytary and take ropinerole later in the day

posted January 18, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mariezetter. I am not as symptom free as I was with the additional dose but that sudden dropping off to sleep is much better. I'm not ready to stop driving ! It helps me to talk to someone so will use my hands free device and call someone while driving if feeling tired. Many times I've pulled over and napped for 10-15 minutes. I had a long commute to work and had my places where I would pull over and nap all set in my plans for my drive to and from work. Then I started carpooling and the other person did all the driving while I slept. He was my angel.

posted January 4, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes! Backed off on amount and better now

posted January 2, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

yes l have problems keeping my eyes open too. mostly when meds wearing off xx

posted November 21, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks. At what amount are you OK? I'm just phasing in the medication, gradually working up to three 100/25 tablets per day.

posted January 2, 2016

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