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Is Levodopa a safe medicine to take. I've heard if you take it for a long time it can be hard on your system and your organs.

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Houston, TX
March 16, 2024
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It is safe for most people, I think. The biggest issue is that it becomes less effective over time so people must increase the dosage until they start having problems with dyskinesia or they need to add other drugs to make the on times last longer. Some of those have serious side effects.

March 16, 2024
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Thank you.

March 16, 2024

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