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Hi Susan, @susan62
Well, when I started my doctor did a titration start-up. First week, I took 1/2 tab, once a day. Second week, 1/2 tab, twice a day. The third week, I was suppose to take 1/2 tab three times a day. However, before the end of the second week, I felt like I was missing something so I started taking 1/2 tab three times a day and was beginning to notice a difference.
How are you starting the Sinemet? Are you noticing any difference yet? What dosage are you taking 25/100?
Teresa
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Hi Teresa. Your Sinemet regimen seems to be very similar to what my doctor has prescribed for me. I am now taking 1/2 tab twice a day for a week which will end on Friday. Then on Friday I am to take it three times a day. What times do you take it each day! The 1/2 tab twice a day isn’t doing much if anything. I will see a neurologist at the Mayo on the 5th of Sept. The Sinemet is what my neurologist who is in Minneapolis prescribed.
Well, I now take a full tab 2 times a day and in the middle of the day I take a Stalevo. The Stalevo is Sinemet plus an added ingredient (entacapone) to make the Sinemet last longer.
You are still on a low dose with just a 1/2 tab twice a day. It is always better to start slowly and work up. Once you see the Mayo doctor you should have a better idea if it is working for you. While Sinemet is the gold-standard for PD there are other meds that you can try. It is quite early in your treatment just now.
What areas of symptoms are you still experiencing?
Thx again Teresa
@susan62 I'm glad to share my experiences with you, Susan. Keep asking questions when you feel concerned!
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Hi Teresa. Just started Sinemet yesterday. I am to take 1/2 tab twice a day for a week then 1/2 tab three times a day. I am to call her in 25 days. I went for a PT evaluation yesterday and discussed a treatment program with the PT gal. She was WONDERFUL! She was so encouraging and upbeat. For the first time since being diagnosed with PD I have felt really hopeful. She said I was a good candidate for an intensive treatment program that is 4 times a week for 4 weeks. I am definitely going to do it. She also gave me a number of exercises to do to start off with. She is a Godsend!