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Do Others Have Low Level Nausea Most Of The Day? I Recently Start Carb/levo 3x/d 25/100.
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I occasionally have nausea but it has been better the longer I’m on the med. my dr suggested I take my med 30-60 min after meals and that has helped. Also have tried motion sickness wrist bands… read more

How Do You Stay Ahead Of The Fatigue And Nausea Caused By Carbidopa Lodipine?
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I am nit sure this medicine is helping my symptoms since side effects seem greater than the benefits

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Thank you! Sending hugs!

Any Info On Orthostatic Hypotension Due To Autonomic Dysfunction
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My hubby’s BP and heart rate can drop very low at times. Doctors say do nothing unless he has symptoms, which he doesn’t. I give him saltine crackers and try to get him to drink lots of water. It… read more

Do You Get Bad Indigestion Pain If You Take The Carbidopa/levodopa Without Food Or With Not Enough Food? If So What Do You Do To Prevent It?
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The nausia does come and go. I get it for a couple of days and then it disapear.

Does Using Ropinerole/Rasagiline Have As Bad Side Effects As Carbodopa/Levadopa?
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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!

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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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Is It True That Carbo Dopa Leva Dopa Doesn't Have The Same Value As Dopamine?
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This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain… read more

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What causes Parkinson's

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A lot of things can cause Parkinson's. For some people (about 5%) it's genetic. Traumatic Brain Injury can cause PD. So can some medications, like those given for BPD. Chemical exposure can cause it… read more

I've Had Severe Dizziness Lately. Is This Caused By The Levodopa, Or The Parkinson's Itself?
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Check your BP (monitor during the day) as it can be orthostatic hypotension. You should contact your MDS about it right away.

First Time Taking Carbidopa/levodopa. Extreme Nausea ?
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I am experiencing much nausea. It does not matter how I take it. Empty stomach, with food several hours after food. Please, I am asking has anyone experienced? What suggestions to ease this nausea and excessive dry mouth /thirst.

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Thank you. My doctor has prescribed an additional dose of carbidopa 25mg. to be taken with my carbidopa levodopa three times a day.

Any Tips To Combat Nausea From The Carbi/levo? It Has Gotten Really Bad.
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Well, I tried and I just kept getting sick. My Dr told me to stop taking c/l. And call her when my stomach stops hurting.