Quote:
Originally Posted by d0gma
She is allergic to sinemet suddenly and we just found out. I'll pass this on most def. b/c she's doing horribly. Apparently it ulcerates her esophagus. Thanks so much for mentioning this. It had not occurred to me.  |
Hello Dogma,
The inside of my mouth, esophagus, tongue are irritated and often bleed because of the Sinemet. Also, about 30 mins. to an hour after taking it, I start coughing up "stuff".
The pharmacist told me to take a Benadryl, and if it helped, then I would know I was allergic. Well, it helped. Although, I wasn't supposed to take Benadryl because I also take Selegiline. So, if she doesn't take an MAO inhibitor, and if she is able to take Benadryl, that would be a good test.
I'm still trying to find a pharmacy who can get the Mylan brand of Sinemet.
Sometimes, I think the adverse effects and side effects of these PD drugs are not worth loosening up, being relieved of the pain, and getting about more quickly.
Glad I could help, even though it was an accident.
Tonya