May 5, 2015 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (tremor(s), joint stiffness, slight loss of balance, loss of balance, low blood pressure)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Apr 13, 2015 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Mar 4, 2015 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jan 19, 2015 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I take my carbidopa/levodopa up to the daily limit as Madopar: 1, Sinemet+1x4 spaced evenly, 1/2 SinemetCRx2 t teatime.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jan 10, 2015 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (tremor(s), joint stiffness, slight loss of balance, loss of balance, low blood pressure)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
My dose has increased to 6 tablets daily which works well until around 21:00 when I get sleepy &/or other symptoms cut in. Most nights this doesn't matter.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jun 30, 2014 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Working with PD nurse & consultant over time dosage has changed to better manage symptoms. I now take 3x 25/100, 2x half Sinemet cr & 3x 12.5/50 to chew as a rescue remedy as needed.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Feb 26, 2013 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (tremor(s), joint stiffness, slight loss of balance, loss of balance, low blood pressure)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Sep 23, 2012 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (tremor(s), joint stiffness, slight loss of balance, loss of balance, low blood pressure)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Timing is important as wearing off can impact on a whole day's activities. I very gradually add a little more time between doses so that I can quickly revert to previous timing.
I seem to have more frequent, pronounced & longer lasting tremor. I have also started 'feezing' during walkng as well as at the start & during turning. I am slowing right down, stiff & sore joints & consequent fatigue.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Mar 22, 2012 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (tremor(s), joint stiffness, slight loss of balance, loss of balance, low blood pressure)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Dec 10, 2011 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Nov 22, 2011 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (tremor(s), joint stiffness, slight loss of balance, loss of balance, low blood pressure)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Nov 4, 2011 (Started Sep 16, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (tremor(s), joint stiffness, slight loss of balance, loss of balance, low blood pressure)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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