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  • rachenitsa
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    PD: 13 yrs
    Hoehn-Yahr 3
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
  • by rachenitsa
    current dosage:
    5 x 25 mg-100 mg daily
    time on dosage:
    about 9 months
    purpose:
    Other
  • 8990a79583eaf5dcecc90b084c621ce47c865daa
Other Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden Specific Side Effects
Aug 18, 2008 Major None Always Not at all
Sep 19, 2008 Major None Always Not at all
Oct 20, 2008 Major None Always Not at all
Dec 14, 2008 Major None Always Not at all
Advice/Tips Cost
Aug 18, 2008 Take it on time on a regular schedule that works best with yoour activity level in order to get maximum benefit < $25 monthly
Dec 14, 2008 take at least 1/2 hr before having a meal with protein - or wait about an hour after a large protein meal ....If Im in need of an extra boost I take with a high sugar beverage - adding sugar to water works just as well < $25 monthly
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