Best parkinsons drug for anxiety

[GROBER]

Have recently been diagnosed with Parkinsons and prescribed Co-careldopa 12.5mg/50mg tablets to be introduced gradually 1 a day week 1 - 2 a day week 2 3 a day week 3 etc. After several days I have noticed very unpleasant Jitteriness/restlessness and heightened anxiety after taking my medication. Is this normal? Perhaps there is an alternative drug which has a better side affect profile? I would be grateful for any feedback
thanks

[SueMartin]

Hi @GROBER

Thank you for sharing your experience, I am sure others will have some advise for you. Have you had a look at the information on our website regarding drug treatments - Managing drug treatments for Parkinson's | Parkinson's UK. Also if you are experiencing some problems I would advise you to contact your Parkinsons nurse to discuss the way forward. If you do not have a nurse available to you please do contact our helpline on 0808 800 0303 or email them at [email protected] and they will be able to put you through to one of our specialist nurses for some general help/advise.

Regards

Sue - moderation team

[GROBER]

THANKS for the prompt reply Sue. I have multiple health problems following bowel cancer surgery which has left me with heightened anxiety. I was wondering if there are any Parkinson drugs which are better in this respect - or perhaps any adjunct drugs-anxiolitics to help combat this heightened restlessness which is very difficult to handle.

[Reah]

Hi @GROBER,

I thought I’d chime in here just to echo what Sue has suggested, please do give our helpline a call for more support on this and you may wish to check out some threads on the forum that have had conversations about their experiences with anxiety. I’ve listed a few below for you:

Anxiety

Hello. my husband was diagnosed with pd 13 years ago and until last year when he fell and broke his hip he was doing really well, the op set him back a bit, then in January this year he fell again and broke the other hip, he was kept in hospital for three weeks for physio (almost non existent) since then he suffers with anxiety which is making him almost agrophobic, which is not doing either of us any good, he also suffers extreme tiredness, the doctor has given him antidepressants which may m…

Anxiety, depression

I know anxiety/depression is a symptom of Parkies but I am getting worse! Most days feel what is the point! Anyone else feel same?

Treatment for Anxiety

Hi all My husband is suffering from extreme anxiety and I am looking for suitable treatment for him. He has been prescribed antidepressants and he is still waiting for them to kick in. I do also feel that some therapy would help but I want to make sure it is the right one. Has anyone had experience of CBT or general counselling - good or bad? I would be interested to hear. Unfortunately I have not found any therapy specifically for PD patients and I feel like I am going round in circles. The …

Anxiety [again]

Hi There, I wonder if anyone has got any useful feedback on how they deal with anxiety? Latest drug that has been suggested is Pregabalin but reading about it, it sounds like the side effects are horrendous! Have tried so many anti d’s with no effect and presently on Fluoxetine which doesnt appear to be doing anything. Am on waiting list at Salford for therapy but waiting list is 12 months. Practice Mindfulness and Meditate daily. xxxx

Best wishes,
Reah