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February 21, 2025
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Pepcid before eating may prevent symptoms but check with your doctor
Pepto Bismal works miracles too.
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February 24, 2025
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Bill because PD disrupts our digestion and create nausea we can do a couple of things.
Eat higher meals and eat your biggest meal of the day earlier in the day light meals after that. Digestion is slowed down which makes the food stay in your system longer. Just try and adjust your eating habits. Try to increase your water intake.
If your symptoms persist contact your doctor. Carol

February 21, 2025
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It appears you may be asking about levodopa, which is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease. Levodopa works by increasing dopamine levels in the brain to help control movement symptoms.

Common side effects of levodopa can include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, lightheadedness, confusion, low blood pressure, and Show Full Answer

It appears you may be asking about levodopa, which is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease. Levodopa works by increasing dopamine levels in the brain to help control movement symptoms.

Common side effects of levodopa can include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, lightheadedness, confusion, low blood pressure, and hallucinations. One significant side effect is dyskinesia - involuntary twisting or writhing movements that can affect the face, arms, legs, or trunk. Over time, levodopa's effectiveness may decrease, leading to "on" and "off" periods as dopamine levels fluctuate. During "off" periods, Parkinson's symptoms may return or worsen. Your doctor can help manage these effects by adjusting medication timing, using extended-release forms, or adding other medications like COMT inhibitors that help more levodopa reach the brain.

February 21, 2025

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