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What is the recommended taper schedule when discontinuing sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa)?
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Slowly: Depends on dosing/schedule, but its very important to taper very slowly. It would be best to call your prescribing doctor and have them give you a clear tapering schedule.
Answered 8/28/2015
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