Drugs

Yes, in order to function at all, I am heavily drugged, which is a problem in itself, as everybody surely knows. The operation will take away the need for most of these drugs, which is a reason in itself that I am looking forward to it.

I start the day (normally between 05.00 and 06.00) with a main dose of drugs, first a Sifrol 3,15 mg that lasts the whole day. Indeed this has  a really long term effect as I have been informed to stop taking it a week before the operation takes place. The most serious side effect I have from the drugs comes from this, the experts say. In truth this is so big and difficult that I need to tell you about it later, hopefully before the operation.

My second  'main course' is Stalevo, starting with a unit containing 150 mg levodopa and following up throughout the day with units of  100 mg. These burn out very quickly, so to avoid a backslash I must have a new one at least  every hour, giving me a daily dose far above the maximum recommended. I do not know much about side effects here, except for the probably innocent dark yellow it gives my pee.

My pre morning 'meal' ends with a 10 mg Eldepryl,  said to give a positive effect on the devlopment of the sickness. After that its a question of time, it takes at least an hour before the effect kicks in..If you know something of interest related to these drugs, please comment.