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I’ve been doing it wrong re spacing of meds.

C/L for the last two years and 7:00, 11, 3 and

7pm. There is a gap between 7am and 7pm. 12 hours. I think I fight to makeup and I can never

makeup.

I think this is key to using my meds.

Eating while taking meds is also a problem?

Can you help me out?

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park_bear

You do not say which meds you are taking. But if this is a levodopa preparation, if you have not already done so, you need to explore using a controlled-release/time release/sustained-release version, particularly for your evening dose.

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hercules957

If you are using Sinemet, (carbidopa/levodopa) the 4 hr gaps between doses seems reasonable. In addition, you should consider another equal dose at bedtime. Protein is know to interfere with levodopa absorbtion, but not all people are affected by this. As a general rule, it is better to take Sinemet on an empty stomach (30 min before or 2 hrs after meal).

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RobertoOcana in reply to hercules957

Why take Sinemet on a empty stomach? Any evidence?

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Dpeachey

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GymBag

Everything that Herc said except I can not take on an empty stomach.

I take a big blue Leva/Carb with other meds at 7am , 12 noon, 5pm , 10 before bed (only way I can sleep and move around a bit) We all have different metabolisms and demands on our body , you need to find what is best for you. A bit of experimenting may show the way. I find hot coffee or a coke and honey dip donuts to be helpful just before taking to line stomach and wash down meds and give your systems some energy. Try it.

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