Parkinsons

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Parkinson's disease (also known as Parkinson disease, Parkinson's, idiopathic parkinsonism, primary parkinsonism, PD, hypokinetic rigid syndrome/HRS, or paralysis agitans) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease result from the death of dopamine-generating cells in the substantia nigra, a region of the midbrain; the cause of this cell death is unknown. Early in the course of the disease, the most obvious symptoms are movement-related...

Is it safe to give Dilaudid to patient who is on Levocarb 100/25, 12 pills daily and Levocarb CR 100/25, 6 pills daily? ## Hello, Janie! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these medications, but the final decision is always up to the patient and their doctor. The FDA classifies Dilaudid as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Are these the only medications they are on?

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My mother has Parkinson's (we think) was on Sinimet and Carbadopaleva and they took her off of that and now put her on Abilify and Ultram and now she can't talk suddenly and cries and is suicidal. For 3 years we have felt she's been overdrugged. Her mind is OK until they pump more drugs in her. ## Low Dose Abilify increases dopamine and increases mood. High dose abilify blocks dopamine. It sounds like the doctor needs to reconsider the dose ASAP. See Below: How Abilify works: Burris KD, Molski TF, Xu C, Ryan E, Tottori K, Kikuchi T, Yocca FD, Molinoff PB.
Aripiprazole, a novel antipsychotic, is a high-affinity partial agonist at human dopamine D2 receptors.
J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2002 Jul;302(1):381-9
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I have essential tremor and I have recently been prescribed chlorthalid. I would like to know if there is newer information on the side effects of chlorthalid and Parkinson disease? ## Hello, Danny! How are you? I've not found any warnings or contraindications for those taking it that have Parkinson's. However, as listed by the FDA, it may cause musculoskeletal weakness, as side effect, which may make the tremors seem worse. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Have you also checked with your doctor to be sure?

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Given to much of the drug. Added an extra pill to his night time pills. Have trouble with seeing things ## Hello, Ben! How are you? How much is he taking? The typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, blurred vision, headache, irritability and insomnia. However, hallucinations have been reported to occur in about 1 to 5% of patients that take it. Has his doctor been informed?

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Are there any generic versions of this tablet either er or direct version which contain different coloring ingredients than the original sinmet product? ## @Dr. Perry, From what I could gather, Sinemet (Carbidopa + Levodopa) by Merck Pharma reportedly contains the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose + pregelatinized starch + crospovidone + microcrystalline cellulose + magnesium stearate. NOTE: FD&C Blue #2 are also present in the 10mg/100mg and 25mg/250mg dosage forms; whereas D&C Yellow #10 Lake is used in the 25mg/100mg dosage form. As far as an alternative goes, I did notice that Sandoz makes a generic Carbidopa + Levodopa (w/ the addition of Entacapone) marketed for treating similar conditions, but does have a different list of inactive ingredients: corn ...

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I was told by a neurologist that Espiride can cause Parkinson's disease. Is this so? ## No, there is no way to definitively say that any medication can cause it. According to U.S. FDA and NIH reports, the exact causes are still unknown and research is ongoing. Some medications may aggravate the symptoms, but predominantly there is an underlying neurological issue that must be in place, in order for other environmental factors, such as lifestyle and medications, to cause it to erupt, or worsen. Most commonly, it is known to be diagnosed in people over 60 years old, but sometimes, it has shown up in people as young as 40. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am a 51 old male i was diagnosed with pd 9 years ago .I HAD 2 DISC FUSED IN my neck 2 years ago,it was so bad the doctor said i should be paralyzed after looking at the x ray an and mirapex fo these 9 years what shall i do concerned persons.2 Doctors told me ihave pd symptoms but i dont have pd .The disc have created the same effect as pd. In the 9 yeaars i have progressed about 20 percett.Ive been takinging sinemet ## Hi kevin, Sorry to hear about your situation. I can certainly understand your concern since there's not a whole lot one can do to escape the side effects of a fused disc. However, you may want to consider approaching a physical therapist about various types of stretching and/or yoga exercises that you can do at home in order to help keep things in proper alignment w...

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My sister has parkinsons and quite a lot of movement. Has this drug been tried for parkinsons? ## Tetrabenazine is actually contraindicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s [1]. In other words, it might actually worsen the symptoms of Parkinson’s or parkinsonism. Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. References: [1]

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Is there something in addition to pills that I can do to help me with Parkinsons? I am 79 years old and I am mobile, fairly clear of mind, stiff in my joints, loosing my balance and falling occasionally. I am presently using my cane to stabilize myself. ## As far as natural or alternative options go, I would highly recommend any or all of the following treatments: -supplement with Vitamin B12 (especially in the form of Methylcolbalamin) -supplement with Magnesium -detox the body of heavy metals -low fat diet -more fruits and veggies in the diet -staying hydrated (peeing clear all day) -supplement with Co-enzyme Q10 200mg+ per day -supplement with Vitamin C and E in generous doses. I hope this helps! Raw fruits and leafy greens are the best medicine in my honest opinion. ## Was diagnosed...

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parkinsons drug available canada ## The name of this drug is Parsitan (50 mg). It's active ingredient is Ethopropazine, which is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It is manufactured in Canada at the following address: ERFA CANADA INC. SUITE 110 8250 Blvd Decarie. If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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i have parkinsons and would likwe to no if ropinoral really helps. also i am very sensitive to side affects and wonder what they are. ## It has been proven to help some people. Learn more Ropinirole details here. Whether or not it will help you is something you can only find out by trying it. Some of the common side effects include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and daytime attacks of sleep. Are there any other questions?

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Diagnoses: Parkinsons, Type 2 Diabetes, Urosepsis, Depression, CAD and CHF. I would like to know what all the medications I take are for, their dosage, side affects and conflicts with my other medications. ## Hello, Slammer! How are you? I'd be happy to help you, but you didn't list the medications you're taking. :-) Can you please post back with the names of them? Thank you! ## The Meds I take each day are: Sandoz-Tamsulosin CR 0.4 mg. x1, Ativan SL 1 mg. x1, Apo-Levocarb 100/25 mg. x 10, Pms-Furosemide 40 mg. X 2, Celebrex 200 mg. x1, Wellubutrin XL 150 mg. x3, Atorvastatin 20 mg. x 1, Macrobid 100 mg. x 1, Apo-Metoprolol 25 mg. x 2 (0.5 each x), Metformin 500 mg. x 2, Mylan-Clopidogrel 75 mg. x 1, Co-Sertraline 100 mg. x 1, Florastor 250 mg. x2, Ran-Ramipril 2.5 mg x 2.

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I have had Parkinsons for the last 6 years. I am using 2x Sinimet 25/100 and 1x Sinimet CR 3x per day and 1x Comtan 200mg per day. I started using Zolnoxs 10mg 1x at 20h00 to help with insomnia. The tremors is bad in my right side when the medication is worked out and I also get withdrawel simptoms in the evenings in my left foot and right hand when the last medication starts to work out. I started relising that the Zolnox dampen the withdrawel symptoms and tremors and that the stiffness in the left side of my body dissapears after an hour or two if I don't go to sleep. On Sunday I used 1x Zolnoxs at 7h00 and 1x at 13h00 and 1x at 20h00. The tremors stopped about 85% and stiffness was completely gone. The withdrawel symptoms was gone and on Monday I was able to cut medication by 1/3...

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Parkinsons disease ## would like to know all side effects for this medication ## 3rd day on carb/levo, feeling sick, slept 2hrs and i never sleep through the day. DOSAGE 25-100 MG ## I am on the drug levocarb and miropex, but I want to stop them at what dosage should I cut back is a sore neck and sticky mucus a side effect. How long do withdrawal symptoms from this last? ## I HAVE RLS AND HAVE HAD IT FOR WELL OVER 20 YEARS. AT FIRST I DIDN'T HAVE TOO TAKE ANY MEDS FOR IT. GRADUALLY I HAD TOO START. DARVOCET REALLY HELPED A LOT AT FIRST. ONE TABLET AT NIGHT AND I SLEPT THRU. BUT OF COURSE I GRADUALLY HAD TOO INCREASE THE TIMES I TOOK A PILL. THAN THE DR. PUT ME ON REQUIP 20MG WHICH HELPED AT FIRST. BUT I STILL HAD TOO TAKE A DARVOCET AT NIGHT. THAN THE REQUIP HAD TO BE INCREASED TOO ...

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I have bad kidneys, plus Parkinsons disease, plus have had both knee replaced. I took Amoxicilina 2000mg daily for two years straight. I never felt better, I lost 75 lbs. quite couldn't figure out whyI was losing all this weight all of a sudden then I decided it was time to go off the pills, within three months I gained 50 lbs and started feeling terrible. What is the catch? ## Amoxicillin is nothing more than an antibiotic and that is a very high dosage and a very long time to be taking it. Why were you on it for so long? It should also not cause weight loss, like that. Have you spoken to your doctor about this?

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Wife diagnosed with Parkinsons disease on Jan 16, 2006. She takes Sinmet, Namenda, Citalopram HBR (your manufacture), Exelon, Vitamin D, Vitamin B, and Ibuprophen. About 20+ pills a day. She has a terrible time taking your pills (1 and 1/2 20 mg tablets at breakfast). For some reason the Citalopram sticks to her tongue and she simply doesn't seem to be able to get them down. The other pills are not very difficult. I've tried apple sauce, yogurt, honey, juice, water, grinding them up into a powder (pills do not pulverize and many granules remain in the glass). She eats a normal amount of food; slowly but normal quantity. How can I help her swallow the Citalopram pills from you? Loran K. {edited for privacy} ## This website is not the manufacturer of any prescription medication, n...

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My dad was just prescribed carb-levo for Parkinsons, I am not at all happy after reading about the side effects of the drug. Does anyone have any information they can give me. Thank you so much. Deborah ## Carbidopa + Levodopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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I read 'Parkinsons Disease treatment guide for physicians' by Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog.He discusses use of the following:Folic acid 2.5 mg(I would prefer L-methyfolate), B6 25 mg ,B12 1 or 2 mg. I have the MTHFR mutation: compound heterozygosity c.665C.>T?1268A>C. This defect may lead to early arteriosclerotic vascular disease or venous thrombosis and toxicity from medications affecting folate metabolism. I have a homocysteine level on the high side of normal(three times the low level). This doctor gives his patients this vitamin combo because levodopa can cause high elevation of homocysteine is associated with the above diseases. Has anyone been prescribed this combo for PD by their neurologist or cardiologist? Which generic brand of Folbic or the others in this group contains

my mother is suffering advance stage of parkinsons and had been operated DBS of this disease. dr. advised Syndopa 110 1/4 tds and pacitane 2 mg 1/2 tds and Ropark 0.25 mg bd but giving these doses she is reacting too much and if we do no give these doses she is becoming stiff and she is too much impetience on the bed then we give her Qutan 25 some times Qutan 50. In this situation she becomes in sedation then her eating and drinking problem is creating too much. Would u please guide us. She is 85 years. thanx and regards