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What Does Others Use For All The Extra Movements…….they Seem To Be Caused By The Fast Release Sinement. We Tried Gocovri,

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October 18, 2024
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It sounds like you're dealing with dyskinesia, which are erratic, uncontrollable movements often caused by levodopa (Sinemet). Here are some options others have tried:

- Adjusting Levodopa Dosage: Reducing the dose of Sinemet can help reduce dyskinesia
- Adjunct Medications: Adding medications like amantadine (Gocovri) Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're dealing with dyskinesia, which are erratic, uncontrollable movements often caused by levodopa (Sinemet). Here are some options others have tried:

- Adjusting Levodopa Dosage: Reducing the dose of Sinemet can help reduce dyskinesia.
- Adjunct Medications: Adding medications like amantadine (Gocovri) can directly treat dyskinesias.
- Advanced Treatments: Options like deep brain stimulation surgery or Duopa (a [[treatment:levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] infusion) may be considered, though these are not first-line treatments.

Always consult with your neurologist to find the best approach for your specific situation.

October 18, 2024

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