GatorGal78 wrote:
"Have written before re; my spaciness, but decided to try again.
It is limiting my ability to lead a "normal' life. Feel like i'm the
only person in the world with these symptoms--only way describe them
is to say I feel as if i were very high(stoned ) not a pleasant feeling
at all, can't thiink that well most of the day, my coordination is
off --- feel like a total space queen--feel totally
out of if. I'm only 55 yrs. old, am taking 25/l00 sinemet a whole one at
6a.m. and 6p.m. and a half every two hrs. the rest of the time. take a
5mg. elderpryl at breakfast and at lunch. I think it's due
to the medicaton but my doctor doesn't agree with me. Does aybody have
any ideas, thoughts--- am getting desperate to find a solution...
Hope this will shed some light.....
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SIDE EFFECTS OF SINEMET (LEVODOPA)
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+ Nausea and vomiting, as well as vague symptoms of gastrointestinal
discomfort, which usually subside after weeks or months of treatment
+ Constipation that can cause discomfort and may require a change in
diet or a special bowel program
+ A drop in blood pressure, the primary symptoms being those of
light-headedness, dizziness, neck pain and/or increased imbalance
+ Increased sleepiness, particularly following the morning and afternoon
dose of medication
+ Increased nightmares, hallucinations and confusion during the later
part of the day or at night.
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ELDEPRYL
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+ Nausea, stomach upset, light-headedness
+ Insomnia, especially if taken after 1 or 2 pm
+ Confusion, hallucinations and nightmares (more commonly encountered in
older patients, or those who have had Parkinson's for many years)
+ Occasionally Eldepryl may worsen dyskinesias or cause other side
effects similar to those of levodopa excess cold, clammy skin); nausea
and vomiting (severe); stiff or sore neck.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side
effects occur:
More common:
Increase in unusual movements of body; mood or other mental changes!
Less common or rare:
Bloody or black, tarry stools; severe stomach pain; or vomiting of blood
or material that looks like coffee grounds; difficulty in speaking; loss
of balance control; uncontrolled movements, especially of face, neck,
and back; restlessness or desire to keep moving; or twisting movements
of body;difficult or frequent urination; dizziness or lightheadedness,
especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position;
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there);
irregular heartbeat; lip smacking or puckering, puffing of cheeks, rapid
or worm-like movements of tongue,uncontrolled chewing movements,
uncontrolled movements of arms and legs; swelling of feet or lower legs;
wheezing, difficulty in breathing, or tightness in chest.
Symptoms of overdose:
Agitation or irritability; chest pain; convulsions (seizures);
difficulty opening mouth or lockjaw; dizziness (severe) or fainting;
fast or irregular pulse (continuing); high fever; high or low blood
pressure; increased sweating(possibly with fever or cold, clammy skin);
severe spasm where the head and heels are bent backward and the body
arched forward; troubled breathing
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body
adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the
following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common:
Abdominal or stomach pain; dizziness or feeling faint; dryness of mouth;
nausea or vomiting; trouble in sleeping.
Less common or rare:
Anxiety, nervousness, or restlessness; blurred or double vision; body
ache or back or leg pain; burning of lips, mouth, or throat; chills;
constipation or diarrhea; drowsiness; headache; heartburn; high or low
blood pressure;inability to move; slow or difficult urination; frequent
urge to urinate; increased sensitivity of skin to light; increased
sweating; irritability (temporary); loss of appetite or weight loss;
memory problems; muscle cramps or numbness of fingers or toes; pounding
or fast heartbeat; red, raised, or itchy skin; ringing or buzzing in
ears; slowed movements; uncontrolled closing of eyelids; taste changes;
unusual feeling of well-being; unusual tiredness or weakness.
Everyone is different...some experience no side effects and others may
recognize one or more in this group that they experience. Why not ask
your doctor if you can temporarily stop the Eldeprly to see if it is a
contributing factor to the spaciness you are troubled by?
Good Luck,
Gail Vass email [log in to unmask]
