I was put on this for essential tremors. Was put on a very low dose. Started out at half a pill 2times a day for a week. Then bumped up to a full pill 2 times a day. I started having headaches at first, then my eyes would start to bun and go blurry. When my tremors started getting worse I looked up side effects and noticed it is a side effect. I shake bad enough without the pill. The rest went dow...
TdP | 55-64 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/19/2020
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Parkinane LP 5mg for 25 years for ITD Idiopatic Torsion Dystonia. I take 10 to 28mg/day. Artane was too difficult (upset stomach) to take (every 4 hours) vs Parkinane LP (slow release) is good for a full day and is more gentle to the stomach. I had torsal muscles stifness that prevented me from walking for a few years before diagnosis. Now I can walk with NO problem - even dance. I take at breafast 10mg Parkinane, lunch 10mg and 8mg Artane in the afternoon. If I forget taking it, the symptoms come back. It's my miracle drug. Took me a few years to establish the optimal dosage for best effect on my activities. Parkinane LP is only available in France so I buy once a year at a time. Price is reasonable. Side effects are dry nose and sometimes upset stomach. Maybe memory loss (it's hard to recall LOL). Hope this info helps someone. Read More Read Less
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Kate M 528 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/30/2019
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
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This drug stops my tremors totally. The only side effect is very dry mouth and no appetite, I have lost 8 pounds since i have even taking the drug, three months 2 mg three times a day.
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Tucofarian | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/10/2017
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/16/2015
Condition: Other
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Jane | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2014
Condition: Other
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I wakeup with severe pains in my neck & ear.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/25/2014
Condition: Parkinson's Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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I like the drug a lot I take 1tab 3 TIME A DAY
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jamie the kid | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/17/2014
Condition: Other
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i had bad side effacts...........confused memory loss(taling to myself.......this was given to help my side affects from my bi polar med.............I stopped taking it and I do not have any symptoms
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mama | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/15/2013
Condition: Other
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I was put on this for essential tremors. Was put on a very low dose. Started out at half a pill 2times a day for a week. Then bumped up to a full pill 2 times a day. I started having headaches at first, then my eyes would start to bun and go blurry. When my tremors started getting worse I looked up side effects and noticed it is a side effect. I shake bad enough without the pill. The rest went down the drain. I will not go back on it. I'd rather just deal with the tremors then to deal with real bad shaking.. Very disappointed in it and disappointed. Read More Read Less
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shemmelman | 7-12 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/2/2013
Condition: Other
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8 year ond Son started taking this because the Neurological doctor prescribed it for what he thought my son had of Idiopathic Dystonia. It did nothing for his leg movements. All it did do though is cause the serious side effects of chest pain, severe dizziness, fast heartbeat, confusion and hallucinations. Nothing like watching the pain of your son having to go through this and begins scared because he doesn't know what's going on.
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trihexyphenidyl | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/18/2013
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
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Harry | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2013
Condition: Parkinson's Disease
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My tremors appear to have slowed a bit. I will put another review after six months, so far, so good.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/22/2012
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
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Neurologist prerscribed this drug. Instructed to take 1/2 tablet three times a day. No significant benefits observed.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/22/2011
Condition: Parkinson's Disease
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Taken with regular medication it seems to help with strenth, and relief of tremors.
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nb8pla | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/15/2010
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
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I would like to know the original name of this drug I have the generic but would like to know what i am taking.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/28/2010
Condition: Parkinsonism due to Degenerations in the Brain
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courtesy services inc | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/7/2010
Condition: Parkinsonism due to Degenerations in the Brain
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My abilty to walk as impoved greatly.
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rye 62669 | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/8/2009
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2009
Condition: Other
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facial spasams
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2009
Condition: Parkinson's Disease
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I just started this drug 091109. I have essential Tremor in my head and hand. This is the first time I feel that this may stop the head shaking.
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brother's caretaker | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
7/11/2008
Condition: Other
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my brother takes it for symptoms resulring from phych drugs and he has started to fall without warning several times a day. Went to primary care md today said to take him off of it
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