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Generic Treatment for Parkinson Disease Receives FDA Approval

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Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received FDA approval for its Carbidopa and Levodopa Extended-Release Tablets USP, 2.5 mg/100 mg and 50 mg/200 mg, according to the company. The drug is therapeutically equivalent to Merck’s Sinemet CR Tablets, 25 mg/100 mg and 50 mg/200 mg.

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Noella21

they are slow release he takes them at night instead of the regular sinemet.

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Henry1244

I take the Sinemet Cr as it is a slow release tablet gets me through the night.

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