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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Marysville, WA
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Marysville, WA
Posts: 613
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Originally Posted by GerryW
I have read nothing but positive things about zonisamide in PD. I am still mystified about why this isn't being prescribed. I can only presume that it is because it is off patent and available as a generic so drug reps are not pushing it or even just informing neuros of its benefit in PD. It doesn't come up as a treatment option on a search for PD therapies so unless you run across it by accident you are not likely to prescribe it or even know about it.
Has anyone had their doctor suggest it or prescribe it? I am seeing my MDS this week and will see if she is willing to give it a try.
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MY MDS was not familiar with zonisamide in PD. She is unwilling to prescribe it as it is too far off label. I sent her links to the information so maybe she will change her mind.
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Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) Updated 9/21/17.
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