Jan 1, 2010 (Started Aug 06, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (depressed mood, tiredness, jerky movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 525 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Integral to treatment regime. Monitor your progress and adjust your medication accordingly in conjunction with your neurologist. Report any concerns or side effects immediately. Easy-peasy treatment
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: tiredness, jerky movements, depressed mood

Dec 31, 2009 (Started Aug 06, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (depressed mood, tiredness, jerky movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 525 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I used to take 3/4-tablet as I was getting dyskinesia with a full 100mg. I have added Amantadine now and the dyskinesia has stopped and I now take a full tablet
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: tiredness, jerky movements, depressed mood

Aug 18, 2009 (Started Aug 06, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (depressed mood, tiredness, jerky movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 656.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Take right dose, at right time, on time, every time
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: tiredness, jerky movements, depressed mood

May 16, 2009 (Started Aug 06, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Know their individual help with this medication and keep it as low as possible BUT have a life
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: tiredness, jerky movements, depressed mood

Apr 15, 2009 (Started Aug 06, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (jerky movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Utilise this treatment regime to give better QoL
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: tiredness, jerky movements, depressed mood
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