Sinemet CR for Parkinson's Disease User Reviews
Sinemet CR has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- Jim...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 18, 2023
"I was first diagnosed at the VA with mild early stage PD. The doctor prescribed 100mg and 80mg of gabapentin. I felt sick and drowsy when I was taking 100mg in the morning, noon, and night with the gabapentin. I kept complaining that my life is gone, and all I do is sleep. In 2022, I ended up with RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome), and after 6 months of no sleep, I ended up in the hospital being treated for my deteriorating health and RLS. One day, I read a report that stated high doses of Sinemet CR could trigger RLS. Now I have both RLS and PD, and I found that Ropinerole helps with RLS, which it did. Finally, in 2023, I found an excellent doctor who prescribed it, and I was finally able to sleep better again. Now I also take 25mg/100mg of carbidopa/levodopa and gabapentin, but the damage was done, and I still deal with fatigue from Sinemet CR. It's not bad enough coming home with PTSD from Vietnam and other complications agent Orange."
- webbt...
- November 28, 2011
"I started Sinemet 25/100 mg, and within 2 hrs, my tremor stopped. I still get some, but not as bad as before. My walking also improved."
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"I was placed on Sinemet CR (1 x 4 times daily) as a result of Sinemet 'wearing off.' I am a carer for my wife, who is extremely disabled, thus I needed a medication that allowed me to still manage her needs whilst controlling my Parkinson's. CR has worked, and although I have episodes of trembling as I get nearer the end of a 6-hour medication cycle, I am very happy with it as I am able to tend to my wife's medical needs and carry out cooking duties as required."