I have been on the same drug regimen for the last 12 years and it  
controls my symptoms for the most part.  I take my carbidopa levedopa  
25/100 4x a day; at 8 AM,  11:30 AM, 3 PM and 6:30 PM.  For the last  
several months I have been taking another dose one half hour before  
bedtime.  This really seems to help me sleep, mainly because I'm not  
doing battle with my blankets etc, etc.  The comment about food  
(especially protein) to close too your dose reducing the drugs  
effectiveness is very much true.

I also take...
		Amantadine (100 Mg 2X per day)
		Requip (4Mg 4X per day)
		Comtan (200 Mg 4X per day)

For whatever reason, my version of PD has progressed slowly and so far  
I'm not too bad off in terms of dyskinesia and bradykinesia as side  
effects of the carbidopa levadopa. When I'm off I really struggle with  
tightening muscles, slow movement, pill rolling hands,  and fatigue to  
name a few symptoms off the list.  I had to weigh the potential side  
effects versus the opportunity to spend quality time with wife and two  
boys.  I  choose to take the drug and deal with the side effects as  
they happen.

hope you're doing well,



Scott Burnett
7715 Heather Dr.
Stockton, CA 95297
209-478-9328
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