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aht52

Joined: 07-Aug-2007
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:39 pm Post topic: Question about Medicine used for RLS
I am not even sure if this is where I should ask or not but here goes. I was put on CARB/LEVO 25-100 MG generic for SINEMET 25-100 MG Well I need to know what the long term effects can be of this drug as I was told to take one or two at night for RLS. A druggist said that it could be hazardous to me with long term use. Why? Does anyone know or can shed light on this for me?
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 04:27 am Post topic: Question about Medicine used for RLS
You can find extensive information on Sinemet (Carbidopa-Levodopa) at the following link: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/sinemet.htm It sounds like there is a danger of developing dyskinesias and mental disturbances with long-term usage. You should also receive occasional liver-function tests while using the drug. Hope this info helps!

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Internetdaze

Joined: 24-Feb-2008
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 04:38 am Post topic: Question about Medicine used for RLS
You can also go to www.drugs.com and find a lot of information about just about any drug you are taking. I also suffer from RLS, I was prescribed Requip, which worked for me at first, but I now have a doctor appointment to discuss other options because one of Requips side effects is dizziness, which I did not experience at first, but I am now. If anyone has any input on RLS relief, I would love to hear it. I suffer from this at least 5 days out the week. I read that Vicodin is sometimes prescribed for this and at one time (I shouldn't be telling you this) I got some from a friend and it was like a miracle! It was the best couple of nights rest I ever got! The drawback to that is that it is probably addicting, but I do plan to discuss the possibilities of taking this with my doctor. At this point, I am willing to try anything to get some rest. By the way, at one point I was taking Tylenol PM and discovered that this just makes RLS much worse!

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Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 09:38 pm Post topic: Question about Medicine used for RLS
Thanks for sharing the info about the tylenol pm making it worse. That is good information! Sissy

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