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Hello @lilomen1 and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Connect. Is Parkinson's a new diagnosis for you? Did you try other meds before taking Rytary? There are many medications that can be used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's. Not all have the same side effects that you mentioned. Here is a list from the drugs.com website that lists some of these medications,
https://www.drugs.com/condition/parkinson-s-disease.html
If Rytary is causing side effects, I would encourage you to talk with your doctor about an alternative medication. As it is best not to quit any medication without consulting with your physician, I would encourage you to discuss these side effects with your neurologist as soon as possible.

Please share, as you are comfortable doing so, about the most troubling symptoms you are experiencing with your Parkinson's diagnosis. I look forward to hearing from you again.

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I’m so sorry your mood and ability to sleep well have been affected by your current prescription. I was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago. My doctor gave me Cardidopa-Levodopa. It has brightened my mood and I sleep well. Wishing you well.