ENTACAPONE vs FOSCARBIDOPA

I apologize if this is long. I truly do not know where else to go. My mom is 68. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016 but may have had it a couple years before then. They do believe she has Parkinson’s dementia. She is on carbidopa and just started entacapone as the wearing off was very bad.

He’s just been prescribed this and am slowly phasing it in so he’ll be on 3 tablets a day on top of current meds. Not sure if they are helping much so far and also whether he’s just having a bad week, or the side effects are showing their lovely selves. I was told they could make him more confused a

Edit: Posted this in the wrong subreddit, mods took it down and made me post it over here. Made this post last night. Here is my life story and background into my experience with being a Parkinson’s caregiver. And I have about had it. Basically asking for any pointers/tips/help at this point. I (F23

I was diagnosed 2 years ago. Stuffness in my right extremities. Have been taking Rytary with entacapone and sometimes I feel like the meds do nothing. I haven't really progressed according to my neurologist. I exercise every day. 4 days a week of running and 3 of weight lifting. Anyone had a simila

At this week's checkup the MDS asked if I wanted to try entacapone for extending 'on' time. We already do a mix of regular and ER C/L. Her only concern was that it might worsen issues with excessive daytime sleepiness. If you've tried it, or if you provide care to someone who has, what was the exper

Hi everyone – hoping to get some perspective from others who’ve been through similar medication changes with Parkinson’s. My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about 2 years ago. His pattern has mostly been motor-predominant PD with freezing of gait (FOG) as his main issue – especially when starting

I have been on this new ‘journey’ for months now. I am 6 months postpartum with my third child and about 3 months ago I developed rashes around my eyes and all over my arms and hands. I had sudden weight gain/inflammation. Went to check basic labs and of course everything was ‘normal’. Went back 2 w

My best friend recently passed from aspiration pneumonia (diagnosed with Parkinson’s 2o years ago at age 50. She was considering the new Vyalev (subcutaneous) pump, but it never happened. Supposedly she was going to discuss with neurologist at next appointment. I see there is also a pump called Dup

I’m starting the vyalev pump this week. Does anyone have any experience with it?

Hello, I’m writing to you in a time of major urgency so if you have any experience or information I would highly appreciate it! My aunt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 10 years ago. She spiraled incredibly quickly but they got her on meds and she’s been ok since. She was recently approved for the

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Hello all, I’m posting this to give advice to anyone who may be struggling with the Vyalev pump. I started it august 11th, and had a very rough time at first. Was horribly overmedicated because my doctor only has one other patient on it. He underestimated how strong this is in comparison to the oral

Hi everyone! i am planning to start the Vyalev skin pump and heard that you can do an optional home training session with one of the Vyalev nurses before i go into my doctors office to actually start the treatment. has anyone done this home training before? was it helpful? i am trying to figur out i

Hi all, I’m looking for advice, support, or even just someone who can relate. My dad is 63 and has been living with Parkinson’s for 15 years. I’m 32, recently married, and his primary caretaker. He lives in an assisted living facility about an hour away from me. His mental and emotional health have

My mom (79) was diagnosed with Parkinsons about 7 years ago. Throughout that time, we have watched her go from being an active senior that would go on daily walks, be in clubs, volunteer, and help with the grandkids to now having difficulty caring for herself. She is on Sinemet, and taking approxima