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Is anyone using Rytary?

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Aug 24 11:08am | Replies (102)
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@oronogo

I started Rytary a couple months ago. I also have a ascending aortic aneurysm. The cardiologist advises me to maintain a low blood pressure 120 or less over 70. I’m having problems with pressure going up then dropping back in the evening. I take BP pills at bedtime it’s back down the next morning.
I am anxious to talk to others that are just starting the RYTARY. I take 3 pills at 7am 11 am 3 pm. 7pm. I’m feeling much better, not as stiff, helps with my focusing ect. I’m still having trouble with balance, and anxiety. My doctor is a movement specialist at Mayo.
Has anyone found a Medicare supplement insurance that pays good for Rytary?
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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 27, 2023

Hello @oronogo,

It is great to hear that the Rytary is helping with many of your Parkinson's symptoms. I am sorry to hear that you are having blood pressure problems. Often, meds for Parkinson's (PD) can result in lower blood pressures, however, it sounds like yours are causing more difficulties because of the aortic aneurysm.

I also take PD medications and also have aortic insufficiency (somewhat different than an aneurysm) so I understand a little about how the meds for both issues can interfere with blood pressure.

As a healthy lifestyle will help with both PD as well as heart problems, I'm wondering if you enjoy daily moderate exercise? This can help with both cardiac problems as well as the PD? If you are not engaged in exercise, you might consider talking with both your cardiologist as well as your neurologist to see what type of exercises would benefit you at this time. Have you had any physical therapy for Parkinson's?

Regarding the price of Rytary, that cost of meds can be difficult. Have you contacted the drug manufacturer to see if there are any discount programs that they offer? Are there any pharmacies in your area that honor the prices of Good RX? Good RX can help lower your prescription costs. Here is their website where you can check on the price https://www.goodrx.com/go/homepage-lander-sem-7-tl?

I hope that you can talk with your doctors and find some help with your symptoms. Will you post again and let me know how you are doing?

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