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Old 12-04-2007, 05:50 PM
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Default It should be possible...
...to substitute another agonist such as Requip temporarily.

Also, don't let it frighten you and add to the problem, but you have grounds for telling your doctor that this could be an emergency situation. There is a rare complication called neuroleptic malignant syndrome that could be very serious. I repeat the word "rare" but it is serious enough that a few days of Requip would be a no-brainer.

http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

That link is to an article on switching and dose equivalents. Good luck.
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Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well.
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