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Magnate
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,136
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Magnate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,136
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Until about 10 days ago I had not idea how much Mirapex did for my tremor. Just as levodopa does for PD symptoms.
When I was in the "off" state after 12 hours off meds my tremor was at least four times worse. Once allowed to take meds again, my tremor was it usual irritating monster, but manageable...at least I could hold something in my hand.
I quit Requip years ago due to sleep attacks.
Totally agree with the minimum dosage. I take .5 mg three times a day.
More would be nice, but I don't care for the side effects...neither does Dr. Shulman.
So, less meds is best for levodopa and Mirapex...for me that is. Although I am only non-symptomatic for about the first 20-30 minutes after a dosage, then the down hill slide begins until the next 3-hour dose.
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