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Any One Who Is Taking Levidopa ER..... Can You Tell Me How/when You Take It I Am A Little Confused About This Thanks

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St Louis, MO
July 15, 2023
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband takes his when he first wakes up. Then breakfast 45-60 minutes later. Second dose is about 1:15, an hour after lunch. Third dose is 5:30, so 45-60 minutes before dinner. Final dose is at 9 p.m. The basic idea is to make sure that protein does not interfere with the medication.

July 15, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Certainly! Here are some key points on how and when to take [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] extended-release (ER) formulations:

- Dosage Timing: [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] ER is typically taken three or four times a day
- Consistency: Take it at the same times each Show Full Answer

Certainly! Here are some key points on how and when to take [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] extended-release (ER) formulations:

- Dosage Timing: [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] ER is typically taken three or four times a day.
- Consistency: Take it at the same times each day to maintain consistent levels in your bloodstream.
- Before Meals: It's recommended to take it 30 minutes to one hour before eating a meal to encourage efficient absorption.
- If Nausea Occurs: If you experience nausea, you can take it with a small amount of carbohydrate food, such as a plain cracker. Ginger tea may also help calm your stomach.

Always follow your doctor's specific instructions regarding your medication regimen.

July 9, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take the Extended-Release carbidopa. Levodopa 3 times a day (6am or upon waking up if it is later than 6am,, 2pm and 8pm) I take regular C/L twice a day, but I chew it since they no longer make the dissolvable one. I take it in between the ER tablets, and it takes about 10 minutes to kick in I take it sometime between 10 and 11 AM depending on how I am feeling and between 4:30 & 5 :30 Pm depending on how I feel. It extends the efficacy of the ER tablet.

March 30, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take the long acting levodopa at bedtime. It improves my movements during sleep so I feel better upon waking.

December 13, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take regular Carbidopa-levodopa during the day and 2 of the ER tablets at bedtime.

November 21, 2023

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