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Members responded to a question about Carbidopa/Levodopa (Car/Lev) dosing by sharing a wide range of schedules, from 3 times daily to every 4... Read more

Members responded to a question about Carbidopa/Levodopa (Car/Lev) dosing by sharing a wide range of schedules, from 3 times daily to every 4 hours, with most finding their current regimen effective but noting wear-off issues before the next dose. Several members shared that their doctors added entacapone to help Car/Lev last longer, which reduced off-time without needing higher doses. A recurring theme was that stress and anxiety can reduce the medication's effectiveness, and regular check-ins with a neurologist are key to finding the right balance.