Should Primibone be taken for parkinsons disease? The side effects seem worse than the slight tremor I have right now, which is why my MD wanted me to try it...Or i m thinking I should wait till my regular app. with my Parkinsons Specialist...Any advice would be greatly appreciated..Thank You..
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Primidone is prescribed by some doctors to treat the tremor encountered in Parkinson's. However, you are right is saying that the side effects of pyrimidine are more difficult to manage than the tremor itself. Studies have been done concerning giving pyrimidine in Parkinson's, and it is seen that mean tremor amplitudes were not changed by pyrimidine. Also Tremor frequency was unaltered by the medication. Many doctors say that long-acting propranolol is a useful adjuvant therapy for the tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. However, medications are to be changed after asking your doctor. If you feel comfortable and tremors are slight then you can stop pyrimidine and wait for your Parkinson specialist for a more suitable medication to treat your tremors. Please do not worry.