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Does Anyone Else Have An Excessive Sweating Problem?

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Clayton, NC

I have begun to sweat heavily from my head, face and underarms. I’m talking water running down my face and neck. I’m 71 and this is horrible.

January 26, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sherry jgoad I found ropinerole great lasted 3 years before unfortunately stopped working

January 26, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Excessive sweating can be a side effect of certain Parkinson's disease medications. For example, Parcopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa) and Stalevo (Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone) can cause sweating among other side effects. If this becomes a significant issue, it's important to discuss it with a healthcare professional to manage the Show Full Answer

Excessive sweating can be a side effect of certain Parkinson's disease medications. For example, Parcopa (Levodopa/Carbidopa) and Stalevo (Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone) can cause sweating among other side effects. If this becomes a significant issue, it's important to discuss it with a healthcare professional to manage the symptoms effectively.

July 19
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I wake up soaking wet my hair is wet. Everything is wet. I'm shivering. My hair looks awful because it's all wet so for me that's normal bless you all.

January 26, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am having terrible sweating. I have to completely change my clothes when I wakeup. It really can be a pain in the butt. Also starting to do it during the day sometimes

January 26, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take CARBIDOPA-Levodopa 25-100 three times a day and Ropinirole HCL .5. Mg two Times a day

January 26, 2023

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