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Parkinson's Disease Foundation wrote: > > Have you talked to your doctor about using Sinemet CR? Some patients find > that the CR formulation (controlled release) allows for a more steady level > of drug in the brain. Also, you may want to talk to your doctor about > utilizing one of the agonists to extend your "on" time. > > Jeanne Lee-Rosner > PDF-Chicago > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: First & Last-Name <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 1999 11:07 AM > Subject: uptime average? > > > i take sinemet 25/100 five x/day with 200 mg comtan at the same time. > > In general, for each four hour period (not counting 3a.m.) i get one and > 1/2 > > hr uptime (if i get up time). does this seem typical? > > 11 pm med takes me to 3am when i can't sleep so wander around (shakily and > > unbalanced) have some cereal while waiting for 7am dose due. i waste it by > > sleeping until the 11am dose which usually works at noon-1:30; i wait til > 3 > > to take next dose, then wait an hr for it to work which it might or might > > not. squeeze in supper 5:30. by six i need to sit in front of tv til 7 pm > > pill which probably will give me 8-9:30. and over and over. with only 1 > 1/2 > > hr it is tough to get one errand accomplished out of the house safely. > > thanx > > nancy spires > > 59,55,50 > > i forgot to say i take senokot because you know why. > > my mother is with Kaiser and the Sinemet CR has never been offered. I hope to find out about this the next time I go. She has been on Sinemet 3X a day for over a year now, is there other treatments available that may work for her on time... l to 2 hours before the next dose she is very agitated and shaky. Any suggestions on vitamins aor supplements ?