When my husband's c/l dose was increased to 250 mg. pills instead of 100 mg. he started throwing up fairly regularly. We went back to the lower dose pills (10 a day) and the vomiting stopped.
June 23 (edited)
Nausea and vomiting are actually quite common experiences for people living with Parkinson's, so you're definitely not alone in this!
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Medications like carbidopa/levodopa can cause nausea, especially when first starting or adjusting doses
- Delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis) Show Full Answer
Nausea and vomiting are actually quite common experiences for people living with Parkinson's, so you're definitely not alone in this!
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Medications like carbidopa/levodopa can cause nausea, especially when first starting or adjusting doses
- Delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis) is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson's that can lead to nausea and vomiting
- Dopamine changes in the brain can also trigger nausea
Here are some tips that may help manage it:
- Take medications with a small snack (but avoid high-protein meals close to levodopa doses)
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals
- Stay upright after eating
- Talk to your neurologist — they may adjust your medication timing or dose It's really important to mention nausea and vomiting to your neurologist, especially if it's affecting your ability to eat or keep medications down. Missing doses due to vomiting can impact how well your symptoms are managed throughout the day.
Many MyParkinsonsTeam members have shared similar struggles — you're in good company, and there are ways to get relief! 💛
June 23
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