Jan 23, 2011
(Started Nov 21, 2009)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(headaches, joint stiffness, sleep problems, tendonitis, stiffness in hands, hair loss, stiffness in fingers)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
8 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Requip XL definitely controls the rigidity in my left arm and the curling, charlie horse in hands and feet. But new symptoms have appeared and I'm not sure if it's from the Meds or PD.
I wake up with achy, stiff fingers and my whole body pops and cracks at the joints when I move - tendonitis?
I also sleep less and have gained a little weight.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
stiffness in fingers, headaches, joint stiffness, sleep problems, tendonitis, hair loss, stiffness in hands
May 30, 2010
(Started Nov 21, 2009)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(headaches, sleep problems, hair loss)
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Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
4 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Reduces rigidity
Elevates mood
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
stiffness in fingers, headaches, joint stiffness, sleep problems, tendonitis, hair loss, stiffness in hands
Jan 7, 2010
(Started Nov 21, 2009)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(headaches)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
4 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Although early in my treatment, I believe it has reduced the tremor and rigidity. I plan on staying with the lowest dose possible...
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
stiffness in fingers, headaches, joint stiffness, sleep problems, tendonitis, hair loss, stiffness in hands