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>About three >weeks ago my Doctor started me on Sinnemet 25/100 3x a day. The first week >I cut the pill in half and only took half a dose. After that I went on the >full dose. It made me nauseous, dizzy and I just felt awful. It didn't >seem when I ate after taking the pill, the results were the same. I am >getting ready to have my gall bladder removed on the 18th, so Monday I >called my neuro and asked him if I could quit taking the medication at least >until after I have the surgery. He agreed and then said that maybe I should >try Sinnemet Cr. The bottom line is that the medicine is supposed to make >me feel better (honeymoon period?) and it was making me feel a lot worse. >Has anybody else out there had the same experience. If so any suggestions >would be most helpful. >Thanks for all of your help and the insight into this disease. > >Dora Walters >[log in to unmask] > Dear Dora I have been taking Sinemet CR twice daily and Eldepryl 10 mg daily for 2 years. I also had considerable nausea from time to time and feelings of light headedness. The Parkinsons Society in the UK suggested that I take the Sinemet on an empty stomach and not eat until 30-40 minutes later. They also suggested ginger (root ginger or ginger biscuits) to help with the sickness. This seemed to work for me although I also believe that it takes time for the body to adjust to the drug. It took several months in my case until I was totally free of nausea. I am glad I persevered. There was also a drug they suggested I obtain from my doctor to help with the nausea but in the end I never bothered with that and have forgotten the name. I can obtain it for you if you wish, but thought I would not delay the memo so as to try and get you a message before your gall bladder operation. Incidentally, I had my gall bladder removed 18 years ago and neither had any trouble or noticed any difference, so good luck and don't worry. I am myself a recent newcomer to the list and am finding a great deal of valuable information from it. Ernie Peters ([log in to unmask])