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What is the typical sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) dose for a patient after dbs?
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Depends...: Regretfully, there is no typical Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) dose following DBS, given that each patient is different and their need for treatment varies. Discuss this with your neurologist.
Answered 3/18/2020
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