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Is anyone using Rytary?

Posted by tllaes @tllaes, Aug 17, 2018

My doctor is suggesting I switch from a combination of Sinemet 25/100 and 50/200 to Rytary 36.25 mg-145 mg oral capsule,extended release. I would take 3 cap(s) 3 times a day. He feels my on time will increase. Is anyone taking Rytary? It is very expensive and not covered in my Rx Formulary at this time. If you are taking has it been an improvement? I have Parkinson for almost 7 years.

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mamasmeeve | @mamasmeeve | Aug 24 9:27am
In reply to @nextlifetc "Rotary is the second drug that was prescribed. Carbadopa labadopa was the first. I was diagnosed..." + (show)
@nextlifetc

Rotary is the second drug that was prescribed. Carbadopa labadopa was the first. I was diagnosed 7 years ago. The first prescription put me on the couch. Rotary 23.75/95mg, 1 capsul, 2 times daily.
Works for me. You must look close to see that I have Parkinsons. I am a lucky man. I have symptoms but they are mild. I am not sure of the cost. There are many other non drug things that make big differences. T

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Were your symptoms more significant without rytary?
Do you think it has improved your cognition?

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nextlifetc | @nextlifetc | Aug 24 11:08am
In reply to @mamasmeeve "Were your symptoms more significant without rytary? Do you think it has improved your cognition?" + (show)
@mamasmeeve

Were your symptoms more significant without rytary?
Do you think it has improved your cognition?

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Tough to quantify. Cognitive thought has never been impaired. Tremors we never bad. Yes, Rytary did help. There are many symptoms associated with parkinsons. My worst was swallowing. Had the problem for many years. 2 weeks after taking Rytary, my swallowing improved.

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