May 31, 2010
(Started Mar 12, 2002)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Severe
(for Overall)
(jerky movements, drowsiness, sleep problems)
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Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
12 x 25 mg-100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
At the end of the 2 hour cycle, i have to take the next dose otherwise within 20-40 minutes my whole body, twists, shakes and torques to the point of no control. This must be dyskinesia. This is the second stage of Parkinson's existence, lasts 30-60 minutes, is the most painful. It takes 1 hour minimum to get back "on".
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
jerky movements, sleep problems, drowsiness
Sep 21, 2009
(Started Mar 12, 2002)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(drowsiness, sleep problems)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
2 x 25 mg-100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
The Gold Standard for PD.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
jerky movements, sleep problems, drowsiness
Nov 17, 2008
(Started Mar 12, 2002)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(sleep problems)
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-
Dosage:
2 x 25 mg-100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Prolong taking this as long as possible. It wears off and you will have to deal with the on-off episodes
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
jerky movements, sleep problems, drowsiness
Sep 14, 2008
(Started Mar 12, 2002)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
None
(for Overall)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
2 x 25 mg-100 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
It's the only real medication for PD.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
jerky movements, sleep problems, drowsiness