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  • “Off” time symptom experience

    Posted by Deleted User on May 25, 2019 at 8:59 am

    I find if I am slow in taking my next scheduled dose of Sinemet, I feel weak and shaky.  I dont have external tremors so that is not an issue for me.  Does anyone else feel weak and shaky between doses of meds?

    Deleted User replied 4 years, 9 months ago 3 Members · 6 Replies
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  • shanthipriya-siva

    Member
    May 27, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Yes off time drains me out , everything an effort and when I overdo I develop dystonia.

    but I’m a warrior I manage on my own never seek help , that helps

    • Deleted User

      Deleted User
      May 28, 2019 at 6:58 am

      Shanthipriya , for me, the fatigue can be debilitating.   I am thankful I have not experienced dystonia.  I believe regular massage and exercise has helped me keep dystonia at bay.

  • Deleted User

    Deleted User
    May 30, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    Yes, I recently went from 3 tabs a day to 4 off time between doses Left me drained and shaky too.

    • Deleted User

      Deleted User
      May 30, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      hi marcus, so you take 1 tab at various intervals during the day?  how many hours between each pill?

  • Deleted User

    Deleted User
    May 30, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    1 tablet every 4 hours used to be  1 every 5 hours when I was first diagnosed.

    • Deleted User

      Deleted User
      May 30, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Good to know Marcus, thnx for sharing

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