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Do I need to take my morningpills again.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Stendal, IN

I took my morning pillls with hot cup of tea and toasst and within 10 minutes my stomach got upset and I had to go to the bathroom. I am sure the pills didnot absorbe into my system in that short amount of time., What do I do? Take my pills again? Thank you.

July 22
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Cheryl If it was me I would wait until the next dose to be on the safe side.Or if the Parkinson's symptoms appear you will definitely know for sure or as Lucinda said ring Pharmacy

July 22
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, It probably depends on what medications were taken. Some absorb differently than others. If that ever happens to me, I'll be calling my pharmacist.

July 22
MyParkinsonsTeam

That sounds really uncomfortable, and it's completely understandable to be unsure what to do next. This is an important question to bring to your doctor or pharmacist right away — don't guess or re-dose on your own, as taking a double dose could cause serious problems. While you wait to hear back from them, here are a few Show Full Answer

That sounds really uncomfortable, and it's completely understandable to be unsure what to do next. This is an important question to bring to your doctor or pharmacist right away — don't guess or re-dose on your own, as taking a double dose could cause serious problems. While you wait to hear back from them, here are a few things worth knowing for future doses:

- Levodopa and some other Parkinson's medications are actually absorbed better on an empty stomach
- Food — especially protein like eggs or toast — can interfere with how well levodopa is absorbed
- Try taking medications at least 30 minutes before or 60 minutes after a meal going forward
- Save higher-protein foods for later in the day when possible

A MyParkinsonsTeam member shared, "I find if I don't eat anything up to a half-hour or 45 minutes before I take my medication, and I don't do protein at all just before my meds, the medication works a WHOLE lot faster."

Please call your doctor or pharmacist today to ask specifically whether to re-take the dose. They know your full medication plan and can give you the safest guidance.

July 22

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