Re: SINEMET *CR*

[Joao Paulo Carvalho <joaocarv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

BRENDA D CHALLINGSWORTH wrote:
>
> Hello
> I've been a listener for a couple of months now.  When I first wrote I
> was having trouble with swelling of the ankles.  This problem has been
> taking care of and I wish to thank you all for your help.
>
> I now need your help again.  First a little back round info.  I'm 35
> years old and was diagnosed with parkinson 2 years ago.  The right side
> is affected worse than the left.  Now the problem, I started my treatment
> for parkinson with permax 1mg 3x a day.  A year later one of my doctors
> started me on eldepryl 5mg 2x a day.  On my last visit he started me on
> sinemet cr 50/200.  I took my first pill on Dec 23 an hour before
> bedtime.  I ended up vomiting for 2 hours, sweat from head to toes and
> than the chill for a couple of hours.  I did not continue because of the
> holiday and the fact the doctor who pre-scribed it went on vacation.  Has
> anyone had the same experience and did it go away if you kept taking the
> drug.
>
> Any info to this would be greatly appreciated.  you can send it to my
> email:
> bren4212@xxxxxxxx
>
> Thanks for your time
> b.c.
Brenda,this seems to indicate that the combination of the drugs,the
dosage of them,that is the amount and the interval and time to take them
is not adjusted to your case.If I were you I would consult two other
specialists and check what they say.

Best wishes,
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