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Sinemet To Sinemet CR
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Has anyone switched from regular Sinemet (Carbidopa/Levodopa) to Sinemet CR? Are there additional side effects?

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Hello @MY Parkinsons team I have taking the sinemet from day one I started with 2 pills 1 morning and 1 in after noon now I take 4 every day it does pretty good anyway I think so that… read more

Who Has Been Using Sinemet (carbodopa/levodopa) For More Than Five Years? Dyskinesias? Please Mention Dose And Other Pd Meds.
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I’d like to give you information but all I know about Sinemet is that I start vomiting and cant quit. If he’s doing better that’s a good thing but definitely let his prescribing doctor knows so he… read more

Does Anyone Use Sinemet Instead Of Carbidopa-Levo?
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I was just talking to someone in the drug section at publix who asked me why i did not take Sinemet instead of Carbidopa, after I had a problem with the new manufacturer they were using for my Carbi. It was not reacting with me well.. I did not know why my doctor did not give me Sinemet. Maybe because the price is higher?? I will have to look into that. My question is, do any of you take Sinemet instead of Carbidopa and why, and if you found it to work better,

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Lyrica is for pain, helps a little.

Can I Ask What Other Parkinson’s Patients Are Taking Medication Wise And How You Take It? Just Curious .
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2 sinemet five times a day

Is Anyone Taking The Sinemet CR The Purple Pill For Bedtime ? Is It Beneficial ?
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It's my first time taking the Sinemet CR100/25 for bedtime.Apparently,it has a longer effectiveness. I will see if it will help me get through the night

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The way I can sleep is 2 c/l at bedtime with 1 10mg of Ambien. I have no problem. But some people taking Ambien, do things during the night .in an impaired state and do things they have no… read more

I Take 5 Pills A Day Of C/l Dopa. My Tremors Haven't Improved. Is There A Limit To How Many Pills You Should Take A Day?
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l'm concerned that my neurologist isn't regulating my dosage c/l dopa.

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How many Sinemit (also called carbidopa/levodopa) tablets one should take depends on one's condition (or the stages of PD), the dosage of the tablets, how many tablets, and the dosage, if any, you… read more

Re Sinemet. Is There Another C/L Brand Or Replacement?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­

Has anyone experienced withdrawal sickness from reducing amount of sinemet (C/L)? Dr keeps telling me i need more C/L but more makes me feel sick too! Toxic? Is there a better C/L pill than sinemet?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you! I will ask my dr!

Re Rytary Doses Vs Sinemet
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I sithed to Sinemet after being on Rytary due to high cost of Rytary and my insurance not covering it. Sinemet is much cheaper but not time released like Rytary. Now i want to go back on Rytary to mitigate the off periods on Sinemet.

My question is how best to switch back regarding doses. I tale one 25 mg of Sinemet (carbidopa levedopa) 4 x a day.
What dose of Rytary is eqivalent. I need to know because Synemet is troublesome for me now!
Thankyou in advance for your comments!

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Unfortunately my neurologist prefers Sinemet to SinemetCL

At What Point Do You Begin Sinemet? My Husband Does Not Realize How Slow He Moves. He Gets Very Tired. But Does Not Want To Take Meds
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My husband does not want to take meds due to reaction to amantadine where legs swelled. What does sinemet do for you? Concerned that he might enjoy life more if not so tired physically and could walk at a "normal" speed

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Book

Required reading.

Note: “The New Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Book”
Second edition.

Dr. Eric Ahlskog,

Thirty years experience.
Chair of Movement Disorders.
Mayo Clinic

As discussed in… read more

Re Rytary 48 ER Vs 36 ER And Sinemet 25
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­

I am in agony with distonia in my left foot and freezing of my mouth musles since switching from Sinemet 25 mg 5 times a day to Rytary 48 ER 3 times a day.

I was on Rytary 48 ER 3 times a day before swtching to Sinemet 25 mg 5 times a day due to cost but was OK except for moderate cramping in left foot.
Sinemet stopped working now Rytary is making me sick
What can i do?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thankyou! Dr just. added Ropinerole low dose to help with toes cramping! Im optomistic with Rytary 48 er 3 times a day...we' see