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Is there any alternative to Syndopa for treating Parkinson's disease?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is having parkinson disease for the past 8 years. She is taking Syndopa 275 mg 3/4 five times a day, but still she is not feeling good. Any alternative? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on what stage of her disease she is in, there are quite a few alternatives available for parkinsonism. The first line of management is obviously the one that the doctor has given to you, Syndopa (a combination of Levodopa and Carbidopa... Read Full »
Will continuous intake of Carbidopa-Levodopa exacerbate hallucinations?
Query: Hello doctor, I made a mistake. Since carbidopa levodopa can precipitate or exacerbate hallucinations, I need to correct myself, My wife takes 2 x 0.5 tabs 25/100 carbidopa daily. Read Full »
Answer: Thanks for using Icliniq. I do not understand what you mean by 'I made a mistake'. You are right in saying that carbidopa and levodopa combination may precipitate psychosis but it does not mean that it occurs in all. I also like to tell you that studies have revealed that almost 40% of individuals w... Read Full »
Will I get addicted to Clonazepam if I take it for more than two weeks?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 72-year-old woman with Parkinson’s disease for six years. I take Carbidopa-Levodopa, Selegiline, and Rytary. I have a leg tremor from my hip to my toes. The medicine works well for the tremors, and I also have an internal tremor, which seems to be my central nervous system. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medicines that you have been prescribed are perfectly fine. For internal tremors, Clonazepam is fine, but you have to keep on checking the addiction by reducing the dosage every other day. For 3 to 4 days, you have to take a full dose but keep on giving trials of th... Read Full »