Is anyone using Rytary?
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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Still not good. I started osmolex and I had a bad reaction so I am at square one
Hi @parkiegirl
As it has been a while since you last posted, I was wondering how you are feeling now. Have you had any improvement in gait or any changes in meds?
I'm sorry to hear that, @parkiegirl. Those are difficult symptoms to live with. Do you have many falls?
I just do not function at my most optimal level. My gait is off, I am still, brain fog
@parkiegirl
I am sorry to hear that the change in dosage has not been as successful as you had hoped it would.
When you said, "sometimes it just does not work" what are you referring to? Is it a problem with balance, gait, etc.?
It has improved somewhat....I have less dyskinesia but sometimes it just does not work. VERY frustrating
Yes, the change back to carb/lev proved and continues to be a positive one. I also take Azilect (rasagiline) toward the PREVENT the slowing down of the development of the disease. And there is a fourth dose of car/lev that should (is) help during the off periods.
Hi @parkiegirl,
Last month you indicated that you were going to lower the dose of Rytary, or consider going back to C/L.
How is the lower dose working for you?
Hi @jhscheib,
I'm pleased to hear that the change back to Carb/Levo was good for you. I hope that it continues to work well for you.
Are you still doing better now with the "off periods?"
I also take Rasagiline (1 mg) toward blocking an increase in symptoms and slowing the growth of the disease. @howard