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I've been on 1mg of Requip since the first trimester with no adverse effects on the baby. Now, in my third trimester the RLS has become unbearable and I've had to increase the dosage to 3 mg a day, not all atonce. The medication has started to make me ill to the point where I'm vomiting multiple times a day. And its still not working great. I am terrified that the increased dosage will hurt my baby but without it I literally will get no sleep. I have tried everything including taking iron supplements. Nothing works. This is ruining my life. Does anyone have any insight into whether or not this increased dosage is dangerous? Thanks so much. ## Hello, BethAnn! How are you? Congratulations on the pregnancy. Since you are pregnant, it would really be best to consult your doctor ...

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Are there any generic versions of this tablet either er or direct version which contain different coloring ingredients than the original sinmet product? ## @Dr. Perry, From what I could gather, Sinemet (Carbidopa + Levodopa) by Merck Pharma reportedly contains the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose + pregelatinized starch + crospovidone + microcrystalline cellulose + magnesium stearate. NOTE: FD&C Blue #2 are also present in the 10mg/100mg and 25mg/250mg dosage forms; whereas D&C Yellow #10 Lake is used in the 25mg/100mg dosage form. As far as an alternative goes, I did notice that Sandoz makes a generic Carbidopa + Levodopa (w/ the addition of Entacapone) marketed for treating similar conditions, but does have a different list of inactive ingredients: corn ...

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stylized v on one side 23 / 26 on the other side ## The pill which you are describing is Benztropine mesylate (1 mg); which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, akathisia, and dystonia. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## What would happen to someone if they took it and didn't have any of the uses that were described? ## Is this pill like vicodin

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Am in a quandary. A friend has asked me to get him Levocal, which Im in the process of doing. He already takes half a pill (.5 of 250 mg) a day, but wants more. He has Parkinsons. Am totally unaware if he has thyroid problems. I just dont want to risk doing him any harm. Any suggestions? Opinions? (Taking a whole pill is out of the question for administrative reasons I wont go into). No spam, please. I never read it.

Can anyone tell what med this is,?? It's a small round white pill with a moon Crest and 545 on other side. ## Hello, Shhe! How are you? This tablet is listed as containing 0.125mgs of Pramipexole, which is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and RLS. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, sedation and decreased appetite. Is there anything else I can help with?

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patient said he found an herb or something like that and it helped his parkinson's symptoms. He said it was Trimidon but was not sure of the spelling. ## I'm sorry, but I can't find anything on this, it is very difficult, because this site doesn't know if it was the brand name for something, the herbal ingredient itself, something ayurvedic, or etc. I've looked at several resources and can't find anything listed that's even close to that name. Does anyone else know? ## I have found reference to a drug in homeopathy by the name of Theridion. Is this the drug you are referring? Can you please confirm? My bother is also suffering from acute PD.

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I was told it was subutox ## Hello, Peaches! How are you? No, this tablet actually contains 1mg of Benztropine, which is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, urinary retention and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How long does trihexyphenidyl chloride work in your system before being excreted from your body? ## Hi Maggie, According to a peer reviewed journal by the US National Library of Medicine, the estimated reported half-life of Trihexyphenidyl is said to be 3.7 hours, give or take 40 minutes; at which point in time half of whatever mg dosage you took will be left working in your body (the other half excreted). So every 3.3 - 4.1 hours, "half of that remaining half" will be eliminated, and so forth until the medication is no longer active in your body. Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4037749 I hope this helps answer your question!

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My mother passed away in May and we have about 15 boxes of Apokyn left. It was so expensive and we are still making payments on it. Does anyone know of way to pass on the left over medicine and possibly recoup some of the money? ## Hi Jennifer, Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I know it's not always easy to dump something that you originally paid good money for... but due to safety reasons, the FDA actually provides a specific set of guidelines on how to "properly" dispose of any unused portions of Rx medication. On their website they mention that some communities have what's called a "drug take-back program", in which they recommend contacting your local city/county household trash and recycling service to see if there's a safe location you can...

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What is a small round dark purple/dark pink color with HH on one side and the numbers 976 on other side ## Hello, Meme! How are you? This tablet contains 3mgs of Ropinirole, which is used to treat Parkinson's Disease and RLS. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hallucinations and sudden sleep attacks during the day. Is there anything else I can help with?

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OH LORD, tonight is the first night of taking this med. for RLS. Fell a sleep around 9pm woke at 9:30 after Horriable abnormal dreams. with my Heart Racing. Back to sleep at 10:30 & again Horriable Abnormal dreams & again Breathing hard & heart racing, It is now 12:24 AM & I am scared to death to go back to sleep. What is going on? HELP! ## From the message above I forgot to mention I ad taken the Drug Pramipex .125. I tried to fall back to sleep once & woke immedetatally with another disturbing dream. Have not sleep since. I am still feeling High Annxiety & not thinking straight. I must say I did not have any RLS & I do suffer nightly with this on a regular bases witch usally keeps me a wake nightly. I feel I am doomed. Have tried Requip & Klonopin with ...

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Is there any difference besides spelling between levAdopa and levOdopa? ## Hello, David! How are you? No, one has just been spelled wrong. The correct spelling is Levodopa. This medication may cause side effects, such as hypotension, nausea, disorientation and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Shes is a pug about 17 pounds. I don't think she eat the whole pill.it has been 5 hrs ago .she vomited up a lot . Still getting sick but not as bad. She is a little loopy . Do u think she will be ok ## Hello, Suki! How is your pup? Please contact your veterinarian. I am not very knowledgable on the effects of medications in animals. Thus, I don't know if any type of damage may be done, if this may be toxic or etc. Did she or did she not eat the whole pill?

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Three year back I felt while I walk my left did not swing I felt tingling in palm for one year I was treated heart Artherites calastrol in the end Parkinson's diagnosed I was given (1) pramipex .25 mg /\ 3times (2)rasalect .5mg once a day I remain good for a year Then I felt sleeplessness and Syndopa plus .25 mg two times a day was also given whith above medicin after 9 month now i am ttaking pramipex .25mgx3 (2) rasalect 1 mg x1 (3)syndop25x3 (4) vertine 8mgx1 stile I feel sleepless ness and giddiness what is my futur ## If any one can tell along with alopathic Medicin of ayurveda can be taken

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Has this anticholinergic been out of favor. It is effective for my extrapyramidyl reactions. And acts as a good antispasmodic. Bentropine mesylate isn't as well tolerated. ## Hello, Kim! How are you? This medication is still available, it's just that as time passes and new ones become available, doctors will often switch to prescribing the newer in hopes that changing/growing research may provide a better option for patients. The most common side effects to this one may include drowsiness, headache, blurred vision and impaired sweating. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How do you wean off of 2mg requip xl ## Hello, Gala! How are you doing? I'd suggest asking your doctor for assistance, because they can prescribe some that aren't time released, so you can cut them and slowly taper off of the medication. Why are you stopping it? You may experience some withdrawal or rebound effects, such as worsening restless legs, nausea and diarrhea.

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I found this pill in a drawer amongst other things ... What is it ?? Small, white round pill with 41 on one side & Y on the other... Any ideas? ## Hello, Safy! How are you? This tablet contains 0.125mgs of Pramipexole, which is most commonly used to treat Parkinson's Disease and RLS. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Oval shaped with v on one side and 23-26 on other ## Hello, Joe! How are you? This is a 1mg Benztropine tablet, it is most commonly used to treat Parkinson's Disease. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and urinary retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white pill with a cursive v on the front and 23 27 on the back ## This tablet contains 2mgs of Benztropine, used to treat Parkinson's Disease. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, blurred vision and cognitive changes. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Are the side effects;blurred vision, drowsiness, etc short term? My son in law took these and is experiencing all these effects. He was a recovering Percocet addict that relapsed.

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HOW CAN I GET THIS MEDICATION AT A LOWER RATE. I AM NOW IN THE DONUT HOLE AND IT WILL COST ME $155.00. MY RETIRMENT INCOME CANNOT AFORD THIS AND I WILL GO NUTS IF I CAN'T GET IT. ## The VA if you are eligible, or ask your Dr. about carbidopa 10/levodopa 100MG tab used for parkinsons I use both. Dopa daily less sleepy and ropr. at night cause last for 8 hours and makes me very sleepy. My usage is for restless leg syndrom. works great and fast. good luck. maybe try your public health for starters and your county aid services. ## Jerrlyn, the manufacturer of the name brand of this medication, GlaxoSmithKline, which is Requip, does have several assistance programs that might be able to help. Some people qualify for free medications and some pay small amounts on a sliding fee scale, they...

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