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Sinemet

(also known as Parcopa, Atamet)
The combination of carbidopa and levodopa is used to treat Parkinson's disease and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia (DRD). This combination is sold under several brand names, including Sinemet, Parcopa, and Atamet. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Parkinson's Disease
460
95%
Dystonia
8
63%
Chronic Pain
6
100%
Restless Legs Syndrome
6
100%
Essential Tremor
4
75%
Overall, 95% (504 Members) find Sinemet helpful
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Sinemet Reviews

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kaysdaddy (Parkinson's Disease)
this has helped him tremendously. The tremors stopped and for almost 6 years there were no signs of PD.
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dinsalco61 (Parkinson's Disease)
I tolerate small doses every 4-6 hours.
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nanasgot8 (Chronic Pain)
ice pack tied to neck with sock helps relieve strain does not work on back
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Walkfree (Parkinson's Disease)
25/100 dose; 7 pills/day. keeps arms/legs limber some of the time
work but kills you
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vivibsw (Parkinson's Disease)
working
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follingj (Parkinson's Disease)
It helps but not nearly like I'd like it to.
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cliffr (Parkinson's Disease)
This medication has lots of side effects and I have to really try to stay on a schedule of eating that allows me to take meds at correct intervals.
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puffy1976 (Parkinson's Disease)
It was working some... at least made her some better; however, they took her off of it. I don't quite know why. Maybe it was she is now bedridden.
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teejmc3 (Parkinson's Disease)
The downs are really down but the ups are good - just dont last long enough.
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Discussions

  1. Advice: Advice on Sinemet
    Hi, Stalevo has sinemet and another drug called entacapone to help your body use the sinemet longer. Adding more sinemet to a current dosing regiment... [More]
  2. Discussion: Advice on Sinemet
    I checked the wrong thing earlier to get advise. I am so confused. So Sinemet is the same as Stalevo? [More]
  3. Advice: Advice on Sinemet
    Gosh I am so confused. Is the Sinemet a long acting med. Then I should not take the Sinemet with the Stalevo? [More]
  4. Advice: Advice on Sinemet
    QUESTION ????? If you already take STALEVO, then why are you starting Sinemet also? Stalevo is a combination of two meds - Sinemet AND Comtan. ... [More]
  5. Advice: Advice on Sinemet
    I start Sinemet tonight. Any side effects I should be aware of. I also take Mirapex and Stalevo. [More]