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Old Age. Parkinson S. Been Taking Topiramate And Primidone. Will They Make Difference?

My husband has been taking topiramate and primidone for symptoms of Parkinson's. Please tell us what each of these are supposed to do. He is 81 and still plays trumpet in a community band. Since being off these meds following a visit to a new clinic, he feels that he is unable to plays as well - in other words he cannot control his mouth on the horn as well. Would either of these be likely to help or hurt? Thank you, Sara Thomas
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.

I had gone through your query and understand your concern.

Primidone and Topriamate are prescribed by your doctor to control parkinson tremor.

Both are anticonvulsant drugs.
They are most commonly used for seizures and fits.
But in parkinson's disease, Levodopa, entacapone and ropinirole are commonly used drugs.
Please consult your treating physician regarding change of treatment, supportive therapy and counselling.

Please remember, Parkinson's can not be cured , it can be treated.

Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Old Age. Parkinson S. Been Taking Topiramate And Primidone. Will They Make Difference?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I had gone through your query and understand your concern. Primidone and Topriamate are prescribed by your doctor to control parkinson tremor. Both are anticonvulsant drugs. They are most commonly used for seizures and fits. But in parkinson s disease, Levodopa, entacapone and ropinirole are commonly used drugs. Please consult your treating physician regarding change of treatment, supportive therapy and counselling. Please remember, Parkinson s can not be cured , it can be treated. Hope this helps. Please reply for further queries. Wishing you good health.