A 45-year-old member asked:
My neurologist put me on carbidopa + levodopa for my parkinson's symptoms. what should i expect?
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Dr. Nalinaksha Joshianswered
Neurology 25 years experience
Improvement: This medine works best for stiffness, then slowness of movement, then tremor. You need to be monitored for effectiveness and side effects by your doctor.
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Dr. Christopher Wilsonanswered
Sleep Medicine 23 years experience
Better motor skills: Levodopa should really help your motor skills. Make sure you don't eat protein around your dosing or else you may not absorb it very well.
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Last updated Apr 24, 2015
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