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In Remembrance
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,772
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In Remembrance
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,772
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As Laura suggested, take the time to read the threads carefully. It is one of the most discussed subjects on this forum and with good reason.
My own opinions-
First and foremost, the published studies use a dosage that is far too high. Use the least amount possible. In my case, I literally moisten the tip of my finger and take what adheres. Taken with my other meds, it switches me on in half my usual time.
Next, I prefer the whole raw powder because there is much more at work than simply increasing dopamine. Zandopa is purified and strips a lot of stuff out. I use an American grown, organic product from Banyan Botanicals through Amazon.
Finally, you may find that you are best served using it as a "rescue" drug.
All that comes from the perspective of advanced PD. Were I in the early stages, it might be different.
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000.
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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