Guest guest Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hi , My aunt was on Sinemet, and it was a nightmare....it worked ok for awhile, but the longer you're on it the more it has to be increased because it wears off quickly. But my aunt was put on it for restless legs, so each person is different, but they also said that she has Parkinson disease, but unsure as it could be Lewy Body with Parkinson like symptoms. No Dr. will agree on which it is. If we knew then what we know now we would have never let them start her on it, because it did make her rls worse. She has suffered so much, because of Sinemet that I hate the word. But like I said each individual is different so it could be great for your great-aunt........I sure hope that it is......good luck.....Beth On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 16:28:53 -0400 " " writes: My great-aunt has just been started on Sinemet. What kind of responses has everyone seem from this medicine? I did notice that it was on the bad medicines list, but it was in the use with caution area. Thanks in advance for the information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 , My dad had terrible tremors without Sinemet. He continued to take it up until the end. We were cautioned to use a little as possible and never to go over the prescribed dosage as the side effect is hallucinations. Dad did not complain or mention hallucinations, but that doesn't mean he didn't have them....he was a master at hiding things. As with all meds and LBD, start small and go slow. Each med affects individuals differently and can change effectiveness over time. I hope your aunt does well on this. Lynn > My great-aunt has just been started on Sinemet. What kind of responses has everyone seem from this medicine? I did notice that it was on the bad medicines list, but it was in the use with caution area. > > Thanks in advance for the information! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 My Dad went on to Sinemet when his tremors and walking got worse, about two and a half years after diagnosis. I was added slowly and he's on 2 tablets of 25/100 three times a day. He doesn't seem to have any adverse effects from it, but with so many difficult symptoms, it's hard to separate them out as caused by any of his meds. Good luck. Gitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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