How many responses on this list could begin "I'm sorry to hear...."? It is
especially poignant to read all these Tasmar stories when my wife, Carol 62/15
has been going through similar withdrawal from it and now is trying to
readjust her meds to compensate. For the PD meds, the Mirapex is the new
addition and I question the dosage. She began with 3 x 0.125 mg spaced thru
the day, 3/8 mg total, or "A whiff of it" as her neuro stated. I saw someone
on the list taking 3 mg/day (3 times Carol's dose). I would appreciate a
response from those taking Mirapex as to their dosage before I talk to her
neuro's who are working closely with us. (No changes are made w/o their
approval.)
Her daily meds are summarized below. We have developed a more detailed Excel
spreadsheet that can be used daily showing times, allowing entry of the times
actually taken, and a simple hourly form to record functionality. (If anyone
wants to receive a sample of this form email me off the list and I'll send it
as an attachment.)
For the dry mouth, a humidifier that many of us in New England use with our
weatherized houses and dry heat (wood stoves,....), is probably too
simplistic, but might be worth a try.
Again I ramble and throw in everything but the Kitchen Sink, so let me
reiterate MIRAPEX USERS I would really appreciate receiving your dosages and
any comments on you successes with Mirapex.
Thanks.
Phil CG for Carol 62/15, Wife 39
pic37 on undernet channel
DRUG total daily Summary (mg) Pills dose (mg)
Sinemet 25/100 6 1/2 162.5/650 Sinemet 237.5/950 Sinemet CR
50/200 1-1/2 75/300
Mirapex 0.125 mg 6 0.75 Mirapex 0.75
Permax 1 mg 2 2 Permax 3
Permax 0.25 mg 4 1
Prozac 20 mg 1 20 Prozac 20
Seroquel 25 mg 1 25 Seroquel 25
I/C Zen Diazepam 2 mg 1-1/2 3 Diazepan 3
Advil 2 *
Eccotrin 2 *
* means as needed
