Re: Sinemet vs. Mirapex, etc.

["Dr. R. Rsjaraman" <Brightline@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am afraid that it is true that sinemet can cause dyskinesias. Dystonia is 
the one that will occur as a result of progressiion of PD, which can be 
reduced to some extent by taking Magnesium supplement.
R. Rajaraman
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Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:46 AM
Subject: Re: Sinemet vs. Mirapex, etc.


> > I am 65, diagnosed last year, just starting Sinemet. My neurologist
> > tells me that Sinemet does not induce on-off symptoms or dyskinesias,
> > and that those would occur with or without it as a result of the natural
> > progression of PD. This issue arose in discussion of dopamine agonists
> > pro's and con's and my reluctance to start down the Sinemet road without
> > knowing where it would lead. She says that favorable reviews of DA's are
> > due largely to promotional efforts of pharmaceutical companies. I would
> > be grateful for any thoughts and insights on this.
>
>
> I think she is right about the agonists but on-off  symptoms and 
> dyskinesias
> are a product of dopatherapy.  Sinemet or agonists.
> Here in France, the new guidines are  not to prescribe agonists after 
> 65-70.
> maryse cg John 79,18
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