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How To Speed Up The Absorption Period Of Levadopa After Food

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Peoria, IL
June 24, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Do not take your meds less than 1/2 after or 1 hour before I eating protein.

June 24, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have heard of drinking ginger ale after crushing the pill and then drinking the soda.

November 29, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I would like to know this also.

September 24, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

benefit is is quick absorption

November 30, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Protein interferes with your bodies ability to absorb Carbidopa/Levadopa. Therefore you should not eat protein an hour before or an hour after taking your medicine.

November 18, 2023

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