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What Causes Balance Issues Post Sinemet Intake?
I had a cerebellum stroke 2 weeks ago qnd am in a rehab hospital. I requested senemet to help my ataxia and the swaying on my left side. After one day of taking it my balance is worst and my energy is less. I slept 10hours last night- 2 more than usual. Should I stop taking it or give it another day?
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Sinemet is a carbidopa/levodopa and is generally used as a drug for Parkinson’s disease. If you can’t tolerate sinemet and incase of worsening of symptoms, it is better or avoid sinemet and go for other alternatives. Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly.
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Sinemet is a carbidopa/levodopa and is generally used as a drug for Parkinson’s disease. If you can’t tolerate sinemet and incase of worsening of symptoms, it is better or avoid sinemet and go for other alternatives. Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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