User Reviews for Sinemet oral

I started taking 1/2 tablet three times a day for very frequent falls,with 'freezing of feet' in doorways and balance issues. My neurologist recommended, an increase to 1 tablet 3 times per day, with a 5 hour space between doses, because there seem to be gaps in the Sinemet coverage. I have to be sure and reorder it before I run too low to prevent not having enough, when I need to take the next dose. No nausea or constipation, or other signs aside from occasional increase in naps.

Have been on 1/2 of 25/100 for two years, and have had no major problems. Lately, I have noticed an increase in tiredness, depression and blurred vision. Have been wondering if I needed to increase the dosage.

have noticed hairloss

I was on the generic version and had a quissy stomach and also frequent urination. Had to get off as we were getting ready to go on a trip.

I am 62 years old, have been taking sinemet 25/100's for 21 years. I started initially on 3/day, currently take 5/day. Drug has been a life saver. I need a walker to get around every morning until the first dose takes effect. Minor side effects. Careful with diet, and exercise regularly. Take no other PD related drugs.

I have just started taking generic Sinemet at bedtime for restless leg syndrome. Does this drug cause hair loss? Over a month ago, I stopped taking Topamax for prevention of migraines & now I have severe vertigo and more neuropathic symptoms, including RLS. Any information you can provide, I would appreciate. Thank You.

I was on steroids and couldn't take flu shot. Got prescription from M.D. before a long flight during flu season.Took Sinemet 2 times a day. The medication was effective I did not get get the flu nor did I suffer any adverse effects. Want to print a sheet re: different use of Sinemet

For PD, been on low baby dose (1.5 tab 3/day) for 2 years, only affect has been to make me dizzy and nauseous. The more I try to take, the sicker I get. Tried 2 tabs at one time and I had to lay down from the sickness. Felt OK after the sickness passed (about 1.5 hrs) but the sickness was too much to be able to function in the world. Down to taking only 1 tab twice/day. Not very effective for my PD symptoms that I can see. Maybe as the symptoms get worse over time it may start helping...

I feel pain in my legs especialy at night time. After examination it was diagnosed as Restless Legs. I am taking this medicines for the last 4-5 months. Although it did not cure my problem but it give me a satisfactory comfort for at least 5-6 hours after taking one dose.

having difficulty building up dose. feel strange after 2 tabs twice a day plus 1

Nausea and overall not feeling well while taking this medicine...lost my energy. I have tried taking the medicine on a full stomach to ease the nausea, but it still returns.

The usual four-hour cycle--starts to wear off at 3 1/2 hrs. depending on my level of tension. Otherwise, a magical loss of Parkinson's symptoms.

Greatly improved mt symptoms.

Prior to being put on this medication, I would take potassium tablet (under 100 MG) and 2 aspirin (325 mg) when symptoms appeared (wanted to stretch leg for "miles"). While in hospital, doctor prescribed Sinemet, in generic form, 3X a day. Works quickly to ease discomfort, but not as quickly as the potassium and 2 aspirin. Different manufacturers of the same medication give me different result times, but all eventually give relief.

My best friend (57 years) was diagnosed with Parkinsons at age 47, 15 years ago. He has taken sinimet for at least ten of those years. His daily use of pills is 20 to 30 despite having the brain stimulation surgery. Major side effects of the medicine at this level include frequent loss of balance resulting in hard falls, and for his wife and close friends, as well as my friend is frequent periods that he is incoherent , similar to a very intoxicated person.He also in the past six years has developed a significant desire for sex and to gamble. Are these side affects caused by the drug or are they symptoms of Parkinsons? Is the amount of pills he takes normal? Is his incoherence and falling consistent with an early onset, 15 year patient. Any suggestions to lessen or eliminate these side effects? Thanks, BT Read More Read Less

Prior to taking the drug I could at least get through half a day before getting the restless legs symptons, now they start the instance I wake up. It seems to have made it worse, not better.

Caused numbness in left side of stomach and blurried vision

It took two years to adjust amounts and times but now is working wonderfully.I walk fine with a cane until the dose wears off.