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(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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this has helped him tremendously. The tremors stopped and for almost 6 years there were no signs of PD.
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I tolerate small doses every 4-6 hours.
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ice pack tied to neck with sock helps relieve strain does not work on back
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25/100 dose; 7 pills/day. keeps arms/legs limber some of the time
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work but kills you
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working
Working / Worked
It helps but not nearly like I'd like it to.
Working / Worked
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.
Working / Worked
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.
Working / Worked
The downs are really down but the ups are good - just dont last long enough.
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Discussions
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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] -
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I checked the wrong thing earlier to get advise. I am so confused. So Sinemet is the same as Stalevo? [More] -
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Gosh I am so confused. Is the Sinemet a long acting med. Then I should not take the Sinemet with the Stalevo? [More] -
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] -
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I start Sinemet tonight. Any side effects I should be aware of. I also take Mirapex and Stalevo. [More]







