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Is anyone using Rytary?

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Oct 15, 2023 | Replies (82)

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@hopeful33250

Hello @hjscheib

I noticed that you were thinking about switching meds to treat your PD. Have you made a decision on this yet?

I would enjoy hearing from you. Will you post an update when you are able?

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Teresa--

Yes, had a teleconference with my doctor this past Friday and we both agreed that I would give up Rytary after about 9-10 weeks on the drug. It is too expensive and I had multiple side affects from it - increased anxiety; overall tiredness, especially in the thighs; extreme nervousness; little strength for Rock Steady Boxing, etc. I am now returning to carbidopa/levodopa (4X per day, 2 @25-100mg), 4X per day; and one Azilect at 1.0mg. I am feeling much better - calm and getting my strength back, no overall physical tiredness. If I need to have the off-time -= toward the end of each dosing period, he will prescribe a drug like Oreanz ((spelling?) and that should help me in the near and mi-range future. Howard