I have lost a lot of weight in the last month. I am having problems swallowing at times and feel full fast so am not eating as much as I should. I have found I have to stay away from alot of Protien as it interferes with my medications. Has anyone else noticed a large weight drop?

I've been told not to eat protein sooner than 45 minutes before taking Sinemet or 2 hours after taking it. I was reading the answers to
other questions on this site and some people seem not to have noticed any difference. I hope so because it's really difficult if you're
taking several doses during the day and trying to fit in 3 meals as well.

I am currently taking [[treatment:Sinemet:55d551c11fcaa39f0e[[phone:000079]] 25-100:]]. I am to take 2 pills 3x daily. However I have not been instructed as to how much time I should leave between each dose. Would anyone be able to share with me what your schedule looks like? I have been told that taking pills on time is very important. I do know the rule about protein-- Take medication 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after eating.

Think about the symptoms you have day to day. Are any of them increased or decreased after eating certain foods. This could be fairly soon after eating or even an hour or so later.

Coordinating eating times and pill absorption seem to plague me despite my following 1 hr before 2 hrs after rule. No protein til evening etc. I dont know why my meds wear off with eating unless my stomach isnt emptying properly. Anyone else?

How important is avoiding protein? Unfortunately it seems I prefer high-protein meals. I see on Parkinson’s websites that under high-protein diets Carbidopa Levadopa is not absorbed well. True??!? Please advise. Thanks!
Eva4

I was told by my Pharmacist to take my [[treatment:Sinemet:55d551c11fcaa39f0e[[phone:000079]] 100 1:]] 1/2 tabs three times a day after food.

I have read in this post that one should take it 30 - 60 mins before food and preferably not with high protein diet.

I'm confused!!
When should I take the Sinemet? Before or after food?

I find the side effects of the quick release 100 to be nausea and drowsiness after taking it.

I have slowed down my eating process mostly because I chew my food more to avoid chocking. Family and friends let me fill my plate first and I am still the last one done eating.
It is frustrating and embarrassing to me!