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2 patient evaluations for Carbidopa-Levodopa taken for the purpose of 'Stiffness/Spasticity' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Can't tellCan't tellCan't tellCan't tellCan't tell

Purposes: Parkinson's Disease and Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jun 19, 2001)
Date Dosage Parkinson's Disease Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 01, 2010 50 mg Daily ?Can't tell ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dyskinesia
Date
Dec 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
With the support of my neurologist, I stopped taking Sinemet 25/100 because I didn't seem to need it. It had been prescribed as PRN, but I was not having a need for it. I keep one or two with me, just in case, but have not taken it in several months.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jun 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 20, 2009 As needed ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 14, 2008 3 x 25 mg-100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Nausea, Dyskinesia
Date
Apr 20, 2009
Advice & Tips
Plan on adding back to treatment on advice of Dr. other wise will avoid because of dannger of dyskenesia
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