A second opinion sounds like an excellent idea.
So what replaces Levadopa if only carbadopa is prescribed?
From what I understand carbidopa by itself is not effective for Parkinson's. It's job is to help levodopa across the blood brain barrier to become Dopamine.
There seems to be neurological disagreement about this, and presumably the disagreement is addressed in the American Neurological Society's Guidelines for treatment, but you have to be a member to see them.
I’d appreciate any help or opinions on this.
Thank you!
Ropinirole is the only thing that works for my restless legs. I take it 4 x a day. My neuroMD has me taking it by half dose middle if the day. Morning and bedtime I take a full 2mg l
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After years my mirapex has stopped working. My neurologist has tried other combinations and nothing seems to work. Currently I am on ropinirole and Gabapentin. Is anyone else dealing with this and what solutions work for you, if any? Is anyone using some of the new supplement combinations they offer online
I can't get an actual appointment with my neurologist for months. She has told me online that she wants to refer me to a sleep specialist, which, of course, takes months, too. If Ii didn't… read more
I posted the other day. I do not have RLS, muscle/calf/foot spasms anymore. Pramipexole, 0.5 mg , 3 x daily. Completely cured me.
Does anyone else take rytary and carvadopa/levadopa at the same time. I was in the ER because the medication reaction and they said it was because I was taking these 2 meds together. Just wondered if anyone else is on that combination?
Vivid dreams are a part of PD. Just are hallucinations, which I have nearly every day. But like you I have learned to enjoy them, I know they are not harmful and are actually quite fun.. each week… read more
My pharmacy just gave me the generic version. Should I be concerned, or should I speak to my neurologist? Not sure if I should wait for a brand name of the drug before starting it. I am weaning off the Neupro patch because I had some fett swelling. Please advise!! Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Peace and love❤️🌈
I'm off of it now. Hope you get it straightened out. I was able to stop taking it.
Been on this medication since February last couple of days extreme dizziness and chest pain anyone else have this issue with this medication
I am also at 3 -25/100’s , 4 x Daily
Need two - three to get me thru nite. 21/2 years and not working as well.
I bit of a change can seem miraculous, I find. And then I think maybe it was. Don’t ask me to explain how I got there; the path is too winding.
benefit is is quick absorption