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4 patient evaluations for Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa taken for the purpose of 'Parkinson's Disease' with a perceived effectiveness rating of SlightSlightSlightSlightSlight

Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Jul 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 29, 2013 3 x 12.5 mg-200 mg-50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Jan 30, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 17, 2012 3 x 12.5 mg-200 mg-50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 23, 2010 3 x 12.5 mg-200 mg-50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Nov 17, 2012
Advice & Tips
Same as earlier but knee is better but not like new.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Oct 23, 2010
Advice & Tips
I started with Stalevo 100 tabs 3 times a day. When I found out all pill sizes cost the same, I went to 1/2 Stalevo 150 tab 3 times a day. Now I take 1/2 Stalevo 150 tab 2 or 3 times a day depending upon activity and stress. I take 1mg Azelect every morning. My shakes are reasonably well controlled with this routine but I have stiffness after I sit or drive for any time. I like to walk and hike but am now recovering from torn knee meniscus and "scope" knee surgery. I walk like an old man with weak legs 4 weeks after surgery. Recovery period is supposed to be 6 weeks but I expect 6months of leg strengthening exercise is needed to fully recover.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Nov 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 13, 2009 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dizziness (vertigo)
Date
Dec 13, 2009
Advice & Tips
At this time the side effects (loss of appetite, dizzyness and drymouth) outweighed the benefits (better arm swing and reduction of leg tremor). I will wait until the benefits are greater. I am doing well with structured exercise classes specifically designed for PD patients.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Mar 28, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 02, 2009 3 x 37.5 mg-200 mg-150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Emotional cycling, Diarrhea, Vision distortion (ie warped objects), Stomach pain, Depression with suicidal thoughts, Cognitive Confusion, Cognitive Confusion
Date
Apr 02, 2009
Advice & Tips
Monitor patients very closely when changing meds - do not make them call you!
Cost
< $25 monthly
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