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Is stalevo (carbidopa and levodopa and entacapone) superior to sinemet for parkinsons? is one better than the other?
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Superiority?: All of the drugs in this class attempt to increase the levels of circulating dopamine. Sinemet is a combination of 2 drugs whereas Stalevo (carbidopa and levodopa and entacapone) is a combination of 3. There is currently an ongoing study at the Mayo Clinic to answer this question - but right now - there isn't any data to demonstrate if one is 'better' than the other. The best treatment is the one that works for you. Hope that helps!
Answered 9/29/2019
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