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February 7, 2025
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Carbidopa/Levodopa always upset my husbands stomach. His doctor put him on Amantadine and he is able to tolerate it. Not able to compare the two, but he is able to tolerate it.

February 8, 2025
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When [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] doesn't work effectively or isn't well-tolerated, doctors may recommend alternatives like dopamine agonists (e.g., Apokyn, Mirapex, Requip, or Neupro), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (e.g., Azilect), or catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors (e.g., Comtan). These Show Full Answer

When [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] doesn't work effectively or isn't well-tolerated, doctors may recommend alternatives like dopamine agonists (e.g., Apokyn, Mirapex, Requip, or Neupro), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (e.g., Azilect), or catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors (e.g., Comtan). These medications can help manage symptoms by mimicking or enhancing dopamine's effects. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.

February 7, 2025

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