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Laureen had a bad reaction when she switched from Sinemet to generic, but it might not have been the medication's fault. She had some other things going on at the time, and the reaction might have had nothing to do with the meds. Her neurologist told her that no other of his patients has complained about the generic. Whatever the case, she's back on Sinemet. Scott >-----Original Message----- >From: "Frederick W. Hodgkins" <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Nov 11, 2005 3:59 AM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Sinemet - vs Generic > >I have been diagnosed with PD since "99 and the symptom that bothers me most >is the tremor. I am struggling to decide on Medicare prescription plans and >am discovering the actual cost of my medication which was previously >completely covered. I take Sinemet CR 25/100, Time released 3 times daily and >Amantadine 10 mg 3 times daily. The Sinemet, which is brand-named, Is much more >costly than its generic counterpart. I am hesitant to order the generic >because it would not be as effective with the tremor's as the brand name, >especially the time released feature. Does anyone have any experience with >brand-name versus generic Sinemet? Is this the medication that's controlling my >tremors or is it the Amantadine? > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > >LIVING IN GOD'S BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN MICHIGAN > >________________________________________ >PeoplePC Online >A better way to Internet >http://www.peoplepc.com > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn Scott E. Antes Department of Anthropology Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn