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Rosemary Russell wrote: > > Re: sinemet & tremor > > Ralph, > > I had a mild tremor of my right arm at the time I was diagnosed, and was put > on Eldepryl & Vitamin E (2000iu). Within 7-8 months my tremor had become > very bad. My Neuro. gave me the choice of starting Sinemet, which he thought > I needed anyway, saying that it helps reduce tremor in some people and does > nothing for tremor in others. I was very lucky --my tremor totally > disappeared. ( I originally took 1/2 a tablet of Sinemet 25/100 three > times a day as well as the Eldepryl (5mg) twice a day.) > > Now, almost 2 years later, it is still working although not as well. I am > still taking 1/2 a tablet of Sinemet 25/100 three times a day, but have > added one Sinemet CR 25/100 at bedtime. I also still take Eldepryl (5mg.) > twice a day; Vitamin E (2000iu) a day, and added Parlodel (2.5mg) 1/2 a > tablet three times a day, and an antidepressant. I've been on this doseage > for over a year. > > I now know immediately when my medicine is almost gone because I will start > having slight tremors in my arm. If I don't take my Sinemet right it > continues to get worse. I am supposed to go to Emory (in Atlanta) for my > yearly check up in May, so something may get changed at this time. > > Sorry this is so long but hope it helps. You'll probably hear form someone > else with an experience opposite from mine. We're all different --you just > have to find what will work best for you. Good luck! > > Rosemary Russell > ([log in to unmask]) Hello Rosemary, I have too only tremor in the right members side and started with Eldepryl first and later with Eldepryl and Sinemet like.After about 18 months later I dropped Eldepryl because it was useless in my case. I noticed too that you take many meds at same time IMHO and God s know what may it do in each user. Best wishes, -- +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + | [log in to unmask] | +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+