I have 10 years of meds in me and am just now beginning to think of dyskinesia. Others have reached this point in months.
Don't assume that sinemet is the danger. It looks like the agonists are the greater problem.
You might want to take advantage of being in the first stages to investigate ways that might slow the process. In particular, search the archives for mucuna pruriens and dextromethorphan. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by YogaLife
My husband is delaying getting on Sinemet until his PD worsens to a point where he needs it to mantain a good quality of life. This is due to what we have heard about dyskinesia. We are both wondering something about this. I understand it causes dyskinesia, but when? At the first dose? After 6 months? 5 years? Nothing online really explains how this side effect mainifests and how bad it gets. Does it just keep getting worse until you cannot take Sinemet anymore?
What is your personal experience with SInemet and dyskinesia?
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