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Would High Dosage Of Thiamin Be Helpful In Managing Symptoms Of Parkinson’s Disease When All Other Medicines Are Not Working?

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2023

Question: I currently have parkinson's disease for the last thirteen years. im taking current medications carbidopia/levo one & half tablets four times a day, Amantamine 100mg three times a day, Entacapone 200 mg four times a day and Trihex 1/2 tablet in the am and 1/2 tablet at lunch. My meds are not working as they once did. I found some promising studies on high dose Thiamin. Im trying to find a DR. that can do a injection of the Thiamin. I live in Canton, GA

Answered by Dr. Purva Patel (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I recommend first to go for oral supplementation of B1.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There are promising results with the B1 use in different neurologic conditions.

I would suggest to go for oral form of thiamine tablet as Thiamilate or else for desired period of time say 1 month or so, see its results before commencing for injections.

Hope this information will help you. Wish you best health.

Regards,
Dr. Purva

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Purva Patel (8 hours later)

In order to do the injections where would I go ?

Answered by Dr. Purva Patel (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In order to make injections, you can visit your physician for the prescription , which can be acted upon by nursing practitioner.

Thanks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T