Medication/ uses and side effects

[heather]

Hi all
Thought this might help to explain more about the medication mentioned.There are so many i haven't a clue what they are

What they are used for.

What side effects if any
and anything else that could help us

many thanks:)

[heather]

Sinemet Oral Uses

Levodopa and carbidopa are used in combination to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement.

Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. This can reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting, and it may also allow your doctor to increase your levodopa dose more quickly to find the best dose for you. This combination may be used alone or with other drugs for Parkinson's disease.
How to use Sinemet Oral

Take this medication by mouth with food, usually 3 to 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. If you have been taking levodopa without any carbidopa and are taking this combination for the first time, wait at least 12 hours after your last levodopa dose before starting this medication. You may want to start your first dose in the morning. Your doctor will usually reduce your levodopa dose when starting this combination to prevent side effects from too much dopamine. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions closely.

This combination comes in different strengths with different amounts of carbidopa and levodopa in each tablet. Be sure you have the correct strength of both drugs. Your doctor may also prescribe carbidopa alone to be taken with this combination.

Avoid high-protein diets because they may prevent absorption of this medication. Separate your dose of this medication as many hours as possible from any iron supplements or products containing iron (e.g., multivitamins with minerals) you may take. Iron can reduce the amount of carbidopa and levodopa available to the body.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Some people may experience a decrease in the effectiveness of this medication just before the next dose is due. If this occurs and is bothersome, notify your doctor. Do not change your dose of this or any other medication without checking with your doctor first.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is quickly reduced or suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually reduced.

Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Sinemet Oral


What conditions does this medication treat?

Sinemet Oral is used to treat the following:

Parkinson Symptoms, Parkinsonism due to Degenerations in the Brain, Parkinson's Disease

Sinemet Oral may also be used to treat:

Extreme Discomfort in Calves when Sitting or Lying Down

Sinemet Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may cause your urine, sweat or saliva to turn red, brown, or black. This is harmless, but your clothes may become discolored.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: greatly increased eye blinking/twitching, irregular heartbeat, fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, depression, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide), worsening of involuntary movements/spasms.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bleeding/bruising, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), change in the appearance/size of moles or other unusual skin changes, tingling of the hands/feet, vision changes (e.g., blurred/double vision).

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, seizures, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black/tarry stools.

Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of this medication may rarely cause a serious (sometimes fatal) condition (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: fast/shallow breathing, confusion, severe dizziness/fainting, high fever, unusual muscle stiffness, unusual sweating.

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur.

A very serious allergic reaction is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Sinemet Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to carbidopa or levodopa; or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain eye problem (narrow-angle glaucoma), past or present skin cancer (e.g., melanoma, undiagnosed skin lesions).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: adrenal gland problem, bleeding disorders, breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), diabetes, certain eye problem (wide-angle glaucoma), heart or blood vessel problems (e.g., arrhythmias, heart attack, angina), kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (e.g., depression, schizophrenia), thyroid problem, peptic ulcer, seizure.

This drug may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

To minimize lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.

If you have diabetes, levodopa/carbidopa may increase your blood sugar levels. Check your blood glucose levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any symptoms such as increased thirst and urination. Your anti-diabetic diet or medication may need to be adjusted.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Levodopa may pass into breast milk and affect milk production. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Sinemet Oral Interactions
Your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not stop or change the dosage of any medicine without checking with them first.

Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication. In some cases a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction may occur.

Certain MAO inhibitors (selegiline, rasagiline) may be used cautiously with close monitoring by your doctor.

If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting carbidopa/levodopa. If you are taking selegiline or rasagiline for Parkinson's disease, ask your doctor if you should continue taking it.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: other drugs to treat Parkinson's disease (e.g., all levodopa-containing products, benztropine, entacapone), medicine for high blood pressure (e.g., guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine), antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics such as amitriptyline/nortriptyline), antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine, risperidone), metoclopramide, phenytoin, papaverine, certain sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide/diazepam), tryptophan (e.g., l-tryptophan, oxitriptan).

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine catecholamine/glucose/ketone tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

Any spelling mistakes i'm not responsible for this time :D:D:D:D

[heather]

[QUOTE=heather;616]Sinemet Oral Uses

Levodopa and carbidopa are used in combination to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement.

Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. This can reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting, and it may also allow your doctor to increase your levodopa dose more quickly to find the best dose for you. This combination may be used alone or with other drugs for Parkinson's disease.
How to use Sinemet Oral

Take this medication by mouth with food, usually 3 to 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. If you have been taking levodopa without any carbidopa and are taking this combination for the first time, wait at least 12 hours after your last levodopa dose before starting this medication. You may want to start your first dose in the morning. Your doctor will usually reduce your levodopa dose when starting this combination to prevent side effects from too much dopamine. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions closely.

This combination comes in different strengths with different amounts of carbidopa and levodopa in each tablet. Be sure you have the correct strength of both drugs. Your doctor may also prescribe carbidopa alone to be taken with this combination.

Avoid high-protein diets because they may prevent absorption of this medication. Separate your dose of this medication as many hours as possible from any iron supplements or products containing iron (e.g., multivitamins with minerals) you may take. Iron can reduce the amount of carbidopa and levodopa available to the body.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Some people may experience a decrease in the effectiveness of this medication just before the next dose is due. If this occurs and is bothersome, notify your doctor. Do not change your dose of this or any other medication without checking with your doctor first.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is quickly reduced or suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually reduced.

Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Sinemet Oral


What conditions does this medication treat?

Sinemet Oral is used to treat the following:

Parkinson Symptoms, Parkinsonism due to Degenerations in the Brain, Parkinson's Disease

Sinemet Oral may also be used to treat:

Extreme Discomfort in Calves when Sitting or Lying Down

Sinemet Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may cause your urine, sweat or saliva to turn red, brown, or black. This is harmless, but your clothes may become discolored.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: greatly increased eye blinking/twitching, irregular heartbeat, fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, depression, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide), worsening of involuntary movements/spasms.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bleeding/bruising, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), change in the appearance/size of moles or other unusual skin changes, tingling of the hands/feet, vision changes (e.g., blurred/double vision).

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, seizures, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black/tarry stools.

Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of this medication may rarely cause a serious (sometimes fatal) condition (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: fast/shallow breathing, confusion, severe dizziness/fainting, high fever, unusual muscle stiffness, unusual sweating.

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur.

A very serious allergic reaction is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Sinemet Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to carbidopa or levodopa; or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain eye problem (narrow-angle glaucoma), past or present skin cancer (e.g., melanoma, undiagnosed skin lesions).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: adrenal gland problem, bleeding disorders, breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), diabetes, certain eye problem (wide-angle glaucoma), heart or blood vessel problems (e.g., arrhythmias, heart attack, angina), kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (e.g., depression, schizophrenia), thyroid problem, peptic ulcer, seizure.

This drug may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

To minimize lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.

If you have diabetes, levodopa/carbidopa may increase your blood sugar levels. Check your blood glucose levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any symptoms such as increased thirst and urination. Your anti-diabetic diet or medication may need to be adjusted.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Levodopa may pass into breast milk and affect milk production. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Sinemet Oral Interactions
Your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not stop or change the dosage of any medicine without checking with them first.

Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication. In some cases a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction may occur.

Certain MAO inhibitors (selegiline, rasagiline) may be used cautiously with close monitoring by your doctor.

If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting carbidopa/levodopa. If you are taking selegiline or rasagiline for Parkinson's disease, ask your doctor if you should continue taking it.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: other drugs to treat Parkinson's disease (e.g., all levodopa-containing products, benztropine, entacapone), medicine for high blood pressure (e.g., guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine), antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics such as amitriptyline/nortriptyline), antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine, risperidone), metoclopramide, phenytoin, papaverine, certain sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide/diazepam), tryptophan (e.g., l-tryptophan, oxitriptan).

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine catecholamine/glucose/ketone tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

Any spelling mistakes i'm not responsible for this time :D:D:D:D

[heather]

Sinemet Oral Uses [continued ]

Condition: Other
10/25/2007 10:07:18 AM

Drug Reviewer: thundercatz, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
Once I added provigil and adjusted dosage this drug was miraculous but before that I had narcolepsy and catalepsy symptoms that would put me on the floor without warning. Be very careful when switching from a dopamine agonist to this drug. It took 4 months to find a solution to the narcolepsy problem and I had to add midodrene to combat orthostatic hypotension for a couple of months. I went fro ... Show Full Comment

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Once I added provigil and adjusted dosage this drug was miraculous but before that I had narcolepsy and catalepsy symptoms that would put me on the floor without warning. Be very careful when switching from a dopamine agonist to this drug. It took 4 months to find a solution to the narcolepsy problem and I had to add midodrene to combat orthostatic hypotension for a couple of months. I went from barely functional on dopamine agonists to almost a total invalid initially on sinemet for four months. You must avoid large amounts of food particularly meat for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour, after you take the drug and two hours before or your symptoms will come back in full force which is not fun. It is well worth switching. I am basically normal now when the medication is working after 8 years of fairly severe symptoms. I also don't take any sinemet during the night. Last CR is at 7:30pm and first is at 7:30 am in the morning. I take .5 mg of azilect at night and 1/4 tablet of lowest dose clonazapam to stop acting out dreams.

[heather]

[QUOTE=heather;616]Sinemet Oral Uses

Levodopa and carbidopa are used in combination to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement.

Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. This can reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting, and it may also allow your doctor to increase your levodopa dose more quickly to find the best dose for you. This combination may be used alone or with other drugs for Parkinson's disease.
How to use Sinemet Oral

Take this medication by mouth with food, usually 3 to 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. If you have been taking levodopa without any carbidopa and are taking this combination for the first time, wait at least 12 hours after your last levodopa dose before starting this medication. You may want to start your first dose in the morning. Your doctor will usually reduce your levodopa dose when starting this combination to prevent side effects from too much dopamine. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions closely.

This combination comes in different strengths with different amounts of carbidopa and levodopa in each tablet. Be sure you have the correct strength of both drugs. Your doctor may also prescribe carbidopa alone to be taken with this combination.

Avoid high-protein diets because they may prevent absorption of this medication. Separate your dose of this medication as many hours as possible from any iron supplements or products containing iron (e.g., multivitamins with minerals) you may take. Iron can reduce the amount of carbidopa and levodopa available to the body.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Some people may experience a decrease in the effectiveness of this medication just before the next dose is due. If this occurs and is bothersome, notify your doctor. Do not change your dose of this or any other medication without checking with your doctor first.

Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is quickly reduced or suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually reduced.

Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Sinemet Oral


What conditions does this medication treat?

Sinemet Oral is used to treat the following:

Parkinson Symptoms, Parkinsonism due to Degenerations in the Brain, Parkinson's Disease

Sinemet Oral may also be used to treat:

Extreme Discomfort in Calves when Sitting or Lying Down

Sinemet Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may cause your urine, sweat or saliva to turn red, brown, or black. This is harmless, but your clothes may become discolored.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: greatly increased eye blinking/twitching, irregular heartbeat, fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, depression, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide), worsening of involuntary movements/spasms.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bleeding/bruising, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), change in the appearance/size of moles or other unusual skin changes, tingling of the hands/feet, vision changes (e.g., blurred/double vision).

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, seizures, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black/tarry stools.

Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of this medication may rarely cause a serious (sometimes fatal) condition (neuroleptic malignant syndrome). Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: fast/shallow breathing, confusion, severe dizziness/fainting, high fever, unusual muscle stiffness, unusual sweating.

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur.

A very serious allergic reaction is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Sinemet Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to carbidopa or levodopa; or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain eye problem (narrow-angle glaucoma), past or present skin cancer (e.g., melanoma, undiagnosed skin lesions).

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: adrenal gland problem, bleeding disorders, breathing problems (e.g., asthma, emphysema), diabetes, certain eye problem (wide-angle glaucoma), heart or blood vessel problems (e.g., arrhythmias, heart attack, angina), kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (e.g., depression, schizophrenia), thyroid problem, peptic ulcer, seizure.

This drug may make you dizzy or cause blurred vision; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

To minimize lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication.

If you have diabetes, levodopa/carbidopa may increase your blood sugar levels. Check your blood glucose levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any symptoms such as increased thirst and urination. Your anti-diabetic diet or medication may need to be adjusted.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Levodopa may pass into breast milk and affect milk production. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Sinemet Oral Interactions
Your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not stop or change the dosage of any medicine without checking with them first.

Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication. In some cases a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction may occur.

Certain MAO inhibitors (selegiline, rasagiline) may be used cautiously with close monitoring by your doctor.

If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting carbidopa/levodopa. If you are taking selegiline or rasagiline for Parkinson's disease, ask your doctor if you should continue taking it.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: other drugs to treat Parkinson's disease (e.g., all levodopa-containing products, benztropine, entacapone), medicine for high blood pressure (e.g., guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine), antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics such as amitriptyline/nortriptyline), antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, thioridazine, risperidone), metoclopramide, phenytoin, papaverine, certain sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide/diazepam), tryptophan (e.g., l-tryptophan, oxitriptan).

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine catecholamine/glucose/ketone tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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[heather]

Hi Nana-jo
Mirapexin or pramipexole comes in different strengths of salt content which is why it is not used a lot since they don't understand how to prescribe it.
It is an agonist it "jives and does the twist" with the remaining cells to swing them into releasing dopamine.
0.18mg & 0.7mg are taken by me 3 times a day but they are started off slowly with new people 0.18mg 1 three times a day & increased slowly.
I also take selegiline 5mg 2 in a morning
mirapexin are expensive but don't you think your worth it !
Of course you are ! Nothing is too expensive if it makes you feel good like my red tutu !
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Description
Piracetam (also called 2-oxo-Pyrrolidine Acetamide, Nootropil) is a derivative of the neurotransmitter GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid). which occurs in cerebrospinal fluid and plays an important role in cognitive functioning.

Neurochemical Effects


Enhances Brain Metabolism By increasing Blood & Oxygen FlowBoosts mental energy & cerebral circulation

Supports Cognitive Receptors [Strengthens neurotransmitter receptors involved in memory and neuroprotection].

Stimulates an area of the brain that controls communication between the left and right hemispheres
Increases communication between both hemispheres
[Involved in speech and creative thinking].
Stimulates specialized neurons[Involved in information processing, attention, cortical/behavioral arousal, learning and memory
Supports Healthy Blood Flow
Increases cooperatively of brain functional processing
Positively effects Neuro-Electrical Functioning
Has a significant antioxidant effect.
Overview
Piracetam positively supports healthy cognitive & cardiovascular functioning by a multifaceted means of action.

Notes
Approved & used since 1970’s worldwide

Dose
6-12 capsules daily.

When can I feel it?
Works within an hour to a few days.


Research
Int J Psychophysiol 1999 Oct;34(1):81-7
Single-dose piracetam effects on global complexity measures of human spontaneous multichannel EEG.

Kondakor I, Michel CM, Wackermann J, Koenig T, Tanaka H, Peuvot J, Lehmann D. The KEY Institute for Brain-Mind Research, University Hospital of Psychiatry, Zurich, Switzerland.

The results indicate that a single dose of piracetam dose-dependently affects the spontaneous EEG in normal volunteers, showing effects at the lowest treatment level. The decreased EEG complexity is interpreted as increased cooperativity of brain functional processes.


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[JoAnn]

I have a couple questions. My husband has had PD for a little over 5 years. Up until a few months ago was functioning pretty well with the exception of memory wasn't the greatest but mobility was fine....The MD did an eeg a week ago and said everything looked ok except his brain was functioning very very slowly so he gave him Namenda to see if that would help. He took 5 MG on Sat. am and by the afternoon was acting kinda "spacey", but I thought nothing of it. Sun. AM he took another 5MG and by Sun. afternoon all he was doing was sleeping and then he had trouble walking, and couldn't see things that were right in front of him and was seeing things that weren't there. Had lots of problems during the night time hours with controlling his bladder and had quite a few accidents. I am assuming this is being the result of taking these two pills. Does anyone know if that is a possibility? Also, when they say the brain is very very slow, what does that mean for long term problems? Anyone with any answers or suggestions would love to hear them. The MD of course is out of the office for the holiday, so I am hoping someone can give me a little clue as to what might be going on....Today (Monday) he hasn't taken any of those pills but does not seem to be doing any better.

Thanks.

JoAnn from MN

[Cecie Evans]

I am taking parcopa, azilect and requip. My doctors feel I would benefit from an antidepressant and suggested Zolof. From what I read about azilect and Zolof - they should not be taken together. Are there any antidepressants that work well with azilect? (I tried 1/2 dose of zolof last night and was very stiff and sore this AM.)
My name is Cecie - I am 69 years old and was diagnosed in 2004. The parcopa worked magic until this winter - I broke my ankle and it got infected so required long term antibiotics - not a good thing. My neurologist h:)as added the new meds and it is tough getting it right!
Thanks! Cecie

[suzie Q]

I have a couple questions. My husband has had PD for a little over 5 years. Up until a few months ago was functioning pretty well with the exception of memory wasn't the greatest but mobility was fine....The MD did an eeg a week ago and said everything looked ok except his brain was functioning very very slowly so he gave him Namenda to see if that would help. He took 5 MG on Sat. am and by the afternoon was acting kinda "spacey", but I thought nothing of it. Sun. AM he took another 5MG and by Sun. afternoon all he was doing was sleeping and then he had trouble walking, and couldn't see things that were right in front of him and was seeing things that weren't there. Had lots of problems during the night time hours with controlling his bladder and had quite a few accidents. I am assuming this is being the result of taking these two pills. Does anyone know if that is a possibility? Also, when they say the brain is very very slow, what does that mean for long term problems? Anyone with any answers or suggestions would love to hear them. The MD of course is out of the office for the holiday, so I am hoping someone can give me a little clue as to what might be going on....Today (Monday) he hasn't taken any of those pills but does not seem to be doing any better.

Thanks.

JoAnn from MN


Hi Joane

I dont know the answers to your question but hope that you have found some answers with your doctor.It does take time to get meds right what works for one does not for another .Hope things havbe improved for your husband

talk soon

sue