Length of Use of Sinemet?

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Anonymous
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:21 pm Post subject: Length of Use for Sinemet

Dear Doctors: Is it truly a fact that Sinemet will only work for a PWP for a certain number of years? If so, does that mean the length of time would be different for each patient, or does it have a certain number of years it will work for everyone. If this is true, once the Sinemet no longer works for a patient, what is the scenario for the quality of life (or movement abilities) to be expected? Or does that also vary? Thanks for your help.
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Dr. RodriguezJoined: 22 Jan 2007Posts: 92Location: Gainesville, Fl
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:43 am Post subject:

The Sinemet will continue working, but the reponse may be associated with undesirable side effects or the response is not always consistent, causing disability. We try to delay using Sinemet as much as possible, but this does not mean you will live have a poor quality of life because of trying to avoid the medication. Your doctor will tell you when it is time to use it._________________Ramon L Rodriguez, MD
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