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Apokyn Injectable -about To Start On It. Anyone Use This Drug?
My sister is about to start Apokyn which is a rescue drug that is injected( like diabetes’ injectable with small thin needle that doesn’t hurt). It supposed to kick in within 10-20 minutes and last about an hour while other carbidopa-levodopa kicks in ( takes about an hour for that). Anyone have experience with this drug?
No, no experience with it, but let us know how it goes, please ☺️
What Do You Do When The Highest Level Of Timed-release Rytary Stops Working As Well?
Off times becoming an issue for the first time in 10 years. On the highest mg of timed-release retry 3x's per day. Solutions that have worked to ease sudden appearance of off-times/freezing/stiffness? Thanks.
Monique, contact your Neurologist. I assume he/she prescribed the Rytary.
Always ask your doctor first.
Rytary/ Carvadopa/levadopa
Does anyone else take rytary and carvadopa/levadopa at the same time. I was in the ER because the medication reaction and they said it was because I was taking these 2 meds together. Just wondered if anyone else is on that combination?
Has Anyone Switched From Rytary Back To Sinemet? If So What Was The Resullt?
Starting Rytary tomorrow. Excited and hopeful.
Rytary
I volunteered to resign to retire. I was not forced to retire !!
I Recently Stopped Taking Carbidopa/levodopa And Ropinirole, And My Facial And Foot Spasms Have Stopped. Am I Just Kidding Myself?
Sometimes it's appropriate to make "executive decisions " for yourself. We know our bodies; just because a doctor prescribes a treatment, doesn't mean it's good for you. He/she doesn't experience or… read more
Does Anyone Take Something Other Than Levodopa And If So What Are Your Side Effects ?
What other meds are available for PD and how are they tolerated.
I Do Not Have Parkinsons But Have A Relative With It And I Wonder If It Can Be Treated With A Stem Cell Donation
Parkinsons not partkinsons
Why Can I Not Sleep At Night? Is It Have To Do With Parkinson’s?
Of late, I dream of Willobee.
What Type Of Exercise Do You Do For Your Parkinsons,
I would like to hear from you all as to what form of exercise you do, walking, gym, floor exercises at home etc etc.
Exercise bike, outside bike swimming,walking ,small weights stretching
