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Normally controlled, delayed or timed release will say so on the packaging, if it just says "L-dopa", it's probably "normal release".
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Members shared personal experiences with both regular and controlled-release Carbidopa/Levodopa formulations for Parkinson's, with many... Read more
Nigel - they are probably pushing you to take the normal c/l because it's cheaper. Take what works best for you, if at all possible.
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member if you're ok Googling I've seen at least one scientific paper that came down heavily in favour of extended release. If I can find it again I'll post a link here.
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member I take extended at 8am and 8pm with quick reacting at 1pm and 5pm and it takes most of the symptoms down a few notches for a few hours
I want to try controlled release, I'm not as good lately on regular c/l either .... thanks for the whole conversation everyone, I got excellent points now for my Neurologist next week!!!
@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member now that wouldn't surprise me at all.
The same way when they tell me (every time) to give any change to my medication regime "three months to settle in".
Yeah sure. What they really mean is "bugger off for at least 12 weeks because we are too busy".
Every Parkinson's medication (I accept antidepressants are a separate issue) I've ever taken I've been able to assess in two weeks, whether it's positive, negative or no change...
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