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Fair Play, SC

Is SINEMET 25-100 the same as carbidopa levodopa 25-100. My basic understanding was that S.... is original drug name and L.... the generic. Taking 8.5 leva/dopa a day for quite sometime with gradually worsening overall condition, feel I should at last acquire from others rather than my neurologist (may I add this is my sixth neuro since diagnosis 10 years ago. Look forward to any replies, and suggestions as to other Parkinson treatment medications, Believe that I have done all I can in the… read more

September 2, 2019
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am finding me a second opinion. I feel emotional and crying I can't keep this up. Need more than pills , like some compassion from my Dr. Has none at all just very smug. I can't deal with this type of personality. I don't deserve to be treated like crap and I will not let this happen to me.

September 4, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

You are correct. My mistake.
The following websites a good technical comparison of the two.

https://www.parkinson.org/blog/whats-hot/tips-s...

September 3, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I recall asking that very question and they are one and the same

September 3, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sinemet is a brand name for the combination of carbodopa and levodopa and that is all that is in it. Stalevo has carbodopa/Levodopa in it plus a third ingredient, Stalevo is also a brand name. I believe Rytary contains a third ingredient in addition to carbo/Levodopa and is a brand name. I would imagine there are other generic versions of carbo/Levodopa plus other drugs that may contain both carbodopa and levodopa . There may be technical differences within each brand for instant versus extended release. I am not a medical professional but this is my basic understanding that of what I have been taking or prescribed for the last several years. I hope it helps. But I would suggest you ask your doctor and get his/her technical opinion , I would expect them to understand more than my opinion.
Best Regards

September 3, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm sorry that you have been treated bad, look in to a other doctor and let your doctor know why you need a new one.I am praying 🙏 for you sweetie 🥰. Julie Olson 359🙏.

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