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I was wondering what everybody else is doing. Times taking their meds Carbidopa levodopa. I take a pill and a half three times a day just wondering what everybody else is doing. And what times.?

January 4, 2020
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Members responded to a question about Carbidopa-Levodopa dosing schedules, sharing a wide variety of routines ranging from 3 to 5 times daily,... Read more

Members responded to a question about Carbidopa-Levodopa dosing schedules, sharing a wide variety of routines ranging from 3 to 5 times daily, with spacing often around every 4 to 6 hours. Several members noted practical tips like taking meds with food to avoid nausea, using pill dispensers to stay on schedule, and taking extended-release versions at bedtime for overnight coverage. A recurring theme was that dosing is highly individual, with one member noting that tremors noticeably lightened after finding the right timing, and another staying active through chair yoga and a personal trainer.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

2 pills
8 - 12 - 4
Then at 8 pm I take a stronger, time released to take me through the night
Then gobs of others for various other things. What fun it is to have Parkinson’s…(sarcastic)

November 12, 2021
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am taking Carbidopa/lev/entac 50-200-200 mg 5 times a day 6, 9, 12., 3 and 6. I also take carrbidopa/levodopa 25-100 mg 1/2 tab 9, 1 tab at 12 and 1 1/;2 tab at 3.

January 27, 2020
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Dad always takes his meds after every meal but he has a special pill dispenser from the chemist, so am not sure exactly which ones when.

January 21, 2020
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take Carbidopa levodopa 4 times a day 6 a.m. 11 a.m. 3 p.m. 8 p.m.

January 18, 2020
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take 1 four times a day-1 hour before each meal and one at bedtime.

January 6, 2020

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