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What is the typical starting dose of sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) for a patient with parkinsons? how long do you need to take it feel its effects? several weeks?
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Varies: Different movement disorder neurologists have varying treatment regimens, but i prefer to start sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) at low dosing initially, such as 10/100 3-4 times daily in divided dosing. With your dbs, the regimen may require a different plan.
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