Feb 3, 2017
(Started Jun 21, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for tremor in hands)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(occasional nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting, jerky movements)
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-
Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
3 x 25 mg-100 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
nausea and vomiting, occasional nausea and vomiting
Nov 28, 2016
(Started Jun 21, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for tremor in hands)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(occasional nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting, jerky movements)
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-
Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
3 x 25 mg-100 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
nausea and vomiting, occasional nausea and vomiting
Dec 15, 2015
(Started Jun 21, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for tremor in hands)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(occasional nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting, jerky movements)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
3 x 25 mg-100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
This summer I had to lower my total intake of carbidopa / levodopa as I began to experience dyskinesia in the evenings. If I keep my daily levodopa dose at or below 1200 mgs, I seldom experience any dyskinesia.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
nausea and vomiting, occasional nausea and vomiting
Dec 17, 2012
(Started Jun 21, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for tremor in hands)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
None
(for Overall)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips:
I take the regular Sinemet pill as a 'back-up' to my extended release Sinemet when I go to the gym, paint or do something during which time I hope to lesson my tremors - it does seem to help.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
nausea and vomiting, occasional nausea and vomiting
Jul 6, 2010
(Started Jun 21, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(occasional nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting)
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-
Burden
A little hard to take
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
nausea and vomiting, occasional nausea and vomiting
Jun 30, 2010
(Started Jun 21, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(occasional nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
nausea and vomiting, occasional nausea and vomiting
Jun 29, 2010
(Started Jun 21, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(occasional nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
nausea and vomiting, occasional nausea and vomiting