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Has Anyone Tried APOKYYN For PD Symptoms? I Take Sinemet 4x Daily And Apokyn When It Starts To Wear Off.l
Has Anyone Tried APOKYYN For PD Symptoms? I Take Sinemet 4x Daily And Apokyn When It Starts To Wear Off.l
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:
We use Apokyn as needed for off times. Our PD meds include Rytary, Sinemet, and Amantadine @ 4 hour intervals (5am-9pm). Apokyn is applied into the stomach with a needle and we consider it a quick start. At this time, it is very helpful but does increase dyskinesia (dancing motion) some times. Dyskinesia increases the risk of falls. We continue to work with the neurologist to balance the meds which is important.
posted over 2 years ago
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:
I'M New at this, too. My Dr. just gave me the diagnosis and it's scary.
Fran Davis
posted over 2 years ago
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:
Is a type of morphine drug like a opiate of some sort? I'm not sure I've I've never heard of it
posted over 2 years ago
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member said:
Never heard of it. Is it prescription or over the counter medication. I take madopar which frankly l don’t feel helps a lot.
posted over 2 years ago
