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A member asked:
I have parkinson's & was given sinimet recently. due to finances had to lower the dose and stop temporarily. am having symtomatic issues?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See your doctor and: Ask if there is some way samples, patient assistance programs or other source of medication is available for you, you may also contact the many very useful and helpful parkinsons disorder organizations to see what may be available through them. There really is help out there for you. Start with your physician.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Stopping meds: You probably qualify for free medication if you apply to the many rxassist websites. Try that first there are many resources for patients with financial hardships.
Answered 5/8/2016
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