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Mucuna Pruriens
I would like to substitute mucuna pruriens for the
Carbidopa
levodopa
. I have 500 mg capsules standardized to 20% L-dopa (not exactly sure what that means). How much levodopa is that? My C/L Rx is 10-100 mg, 4 times daily. How many 500mg mucuna capsules do I take as an equivalent?
I would like to substitute mucuna pruriens for the
Carbidopa
levodopa
. I have 500 mg capsules standardized to 20% L-dopa (not exactly sure what that means). How much levodopa is that? My C/L Rx is 10-100 mg, 4 times daily. How many 500mg mucuna capsules do I take as an equivalent?
mk2002wi
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Is Rytary really working better than Carbidopa/Levodopa?
I started on
Carbidopa
/
Levodopa
25/100, 3x a day and then went up to 4x a day. Primary troubling symptom is peripheral neuropathy and toe curling which causes balance issues and painful walking.
I started on
Carbidopa
/
Levodopa
25/100, 3x a day and then went up to 4x a day. Primary troubling symptom is peripheral neuropathy and toe curling which causes balance issues and painful walking.
Gallowglass
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Vyalev, steady levodopa/carbidopa infusion, now available in Canada
It is usually used with
carbidopa
, which stops the body from breaking down
levodopa
, so that more is available to form dopamine.
Carbidopa
also works to reduce the amount of
levodopa
that needs to be taken, helping to limit its side effects.
It is usually used with
carbidopa
, which stops the body from breaking down
levodopa
, so that more is available to form dopamine.
Carbidopa
also works to reduce the amount of
levodopa
that needs to be taken, helping to limit its side effects.
Thal
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
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Tremors are still there
I started 4 weeks ago with 25/100
Carbidopa
-
Levodopa
, 3 pills a day. I am taking them every 8 hours without side effects. I am disappointed that my right hand tremors (main motor problem) are still constantly there. They have never disappeared .
I started 4 weeks ago with 25/100
Carbidopa
-
Levodopa
, 3 pills a day. I am taking them every 8 hours without side effects. I am disappointed that my right hand tremors (main motor problem) are still constantly there. They have never disappeared .
Patitou
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
medication ‘wearing off’ symptoms
Hi Everyone Since my Mum came out of hospital she is noticing that she gets a ‘wearing off’ period before her next medication is due (about and hour before). The consultant doesn't want to up her dosage but I'm not really sure what the next steps are! It would be really good to hear from anyone that's
Hi Everyone Since my Mum came out of hospital she is noticing that she gets a ‘wearing off’ period before her next medication is due (about and hour before). The consultant doesn't want to up her dosage but I'm not really sure what the next steps are! It would be really good to hear from anyone that's
Purplestar2
in
Multiple System Atrophy Trust
2 months ago
Report: Ceylon Cinnamon Relieves Parkinson's Motor Impairment. Evidence Suggests Remedy of Underlying Disease (repost)
Levodopa dosage prior to starting cinnamon treatment: 100 milligrams 3x daily, as
Carbidopa
/
levodopa
ER. Exercise with medication in "ON" state. Levodopa dosage at December 29, 2020: 100 milligrams 2x daily.
Levodopa dosage prior to starting cinnamon treatment: 100 milligrams 3x daily, as
Carbidopa
/
levodopa
ER. Exercise with medication in "ON" state. Levodopa dosage at December 29, 2020: 100 milligrams 2x daily.
park_bear
in
Cure Parkinson's
7 days ago
Parkinsons odour
My Wife is being treated for Parkinsons since Jan 2019.Previous to that, there were times when I could smell an odour from her even after getting ready for a night out. I've no idea if others could smell it but after receiving the co-careldopa tablets, the smell never occurred. I mentioned the odour
My Wife is being treated for Parkinsons since Jan 2019.Previous to that, there were times when I could smell an odour from her even after getting ready for a night out. I've no idea if others could smell it but after receiving the co-careldopa tablets, the smell never occurred. I mentioned the odour
Allypally49
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 months ago
Co-careldopa dose
WWP was diagnosed about 5 and a half years ago after responding greatly to 3x 25/50 co-careldopa within 5 days.Having been diagnosed as such it was, for some reason increased to 3x 50/100 a day as the continous treatment. Any idea why the increase, when the smaller amount worked and as it is known,
WWP was diagnosed about 5 and a half years ago after responding greatly to 3x 25/50 co-careldopa within 5 days.Having been diagnosed as such it was, for some reason increased to 3x 50/100 a day as the continous treatment. Any idea why the increase, when the smaller amount worked and as it is known,
Allypally49
in
Cure Parkinson's
4 months ago
Drug induced Dyskinesia - some measures to control
She develops drug induced dyskinesia with
Levodopa
/
Carbidopa
CR tablets. She finds the dyskinesia pain intolerable somedays. Particularly today the evening dose gave approximately 2.5 hours of hand and lips twitching. Usually it begins approximately 1 hour after taking it.
She develops drug induced dyskinesia with
Levodopa
/
Carbidopa
CR tablets. She finds the dyskinesia pain intolerable somedays. Particularly today the evening dose gave approximately 2.5 hours of hand and lips twitching. Usually it begins approximately 1 hour after taking it.
gdineshnathan
in
Cure Parkinson's
11 months ago
question about macuna
Does macuna capsule must take with benserazide or
carbidopa
? 2. If so, i am taking 100mg
levodopa
/25mg benserazide(Madopar) if I want to add 400mg mucuna15% levodopa ; so I need to take extra benserazide? thx
Does macuna capsule must take with benserazide or
carbidopa
? 2. If so, i am taking 100mg
levodopa
/25mg benserazide(Madopar) if I want to add 400mg mucuna15% levodopa ; so I need to take extra benserazide? thx
limcheeese22
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 months ago
Parkinson's medications and T3 interactions?
Recently, I was formally diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (informally undiagnosed for years), and now my doctor put me on gradually increasing doses of a
Levodopa
/
Carbidopa
combo (Dopicar; 250 mg
Levodopa
, 25 mg
Carbidopa
, manufactured by Teva).
Recently, I was formally diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (informally undiagnosed for years), and now my doctor put me on gradually increasing doses of a
Levodopa
/
Carbidopa
combo (Dopicar; 250 mg
Levodopa
, 25 mg
Carbidopa
, manufactured by Teva).
chrysalis56
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Guidance for RLS
I did take
Carbidopa
-
Levodopa
for several months, which eased my RLS significantly, but now it's back in full force and the Carbidopa-Lev. doesn't work anymore. I've written more about my RLS journey in my bio profile if you want to read it. I'm looking for any advice anyone can give me.
I did take
Carbidopa
-
Levodopa
for several months, which eased my RLS significantly, but now it's back in full force and the Carbidopa-Lev. doesn't work anymore. I've written more about my RLS journey in my bio profile if you want to read it. I'm looking for any advice anyone can give me.
PinkTLC
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Timing of co-careldopa
I've written to US NLM regarding the difference of advice given when taken the co-careldopa pill, as follows....Thank you for contacting the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). The details of your message are listed below. You can expect to hear from us within 2 to 5 business days. For additional
I've written to US NLM regarding the difference of advice given when taken the co-careldopa pill, as follows....Thank you for contacting the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). The details of your message are listed below. You can expect to hear from us within 2 to 5 business days. For additional
Allypally49
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 months ago
For People With Parkinson's Taking Levodopa Medication: The Danger of B6 Deficiency Is Dire and Vastly Outweighs the Danger of B6 Excess
Vitamin B6 level was low in 44.6% of PwPD receiving
levodopa
-
carbidopa
intestinal gel and in 30.1% of PwPD receiving oral
levodopa
-
carbidopa
." [emphasis added] Once again for emphasis: There were 4 [People with] PD,
epilepsy
and low B6.
Vitamin B6 level was low in 44.6% of PwPD receiving
levodopa
-
carbidopa
intestinal gel and in 30.1% of PwPD receiving oral
levodopa
-
carbidopa
." [emphasis added] Once again for emphasis: There were 4 [People with] PD,
epilepsy
and low B6.
park_bear
in
Cure Parkinson's
11 months ago
Parkinson’s: A friend asked for advice to give a friend
1) Don’t start
Carbidopa
/
Levodopa
or change. (I won’t say don’t follow doctor’s instructions, but most doctors are not aware of HDT and please discuss with your doctors, mine says if helps—great, and
I have had her change her instructions via discussions.)
1) Don’t start
Carbidopa
/
Levodopa
or change. (I won’t say don’t follow doctor’s instructions, but most doctors are not aware of HDT and please discuss with your doctors, mine says if helps—great, and
I have had her change her instructions via discussions.)
Gcf51
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
madopar vs sinemet
I’m planning to switch from sinemet 125 mg (
levodopa
carbidopa
combination) immediate release to madopar Controlled release 125 mg (
levodopa
benserazide). Based on your experience, do you think it’s safe n is a good idea?
I’m planning to switch from sinemet 125 mg (
levodopa
carbidopa
combination) immediate release to madopar Controlled release 125 mg (
levodopa
benserazide). Based on your experience, do you think it’s safe n is a good idea?
Divii
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) in Long-term Treatment of Parkinson’s
AntiParkinsonian
Carbidopa
-
Levodopa
, Ropinirole, and Pramipexole commonly cause progressive neural damage (augmentation) and adverse reactions such as excessive sedation, sudden passing out, and slowed cognition.
AntiParkinsonian
Carbidopa
-
Levodopa
, Ropinirole, and Pramipexole commonly cause progressive neural damage (augmentation) and adverse reactions such as excessive sedation, sudden passing out, and slowed cognition.
Likii
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 months ago
Heartburn and bloating in PD - help!
I was Diagnosed with PD 6 yrs ago and. started
Carbidopa
/
levodopa
25/100 extended release about 6 mos ago. Have experienced bloating, slight constipation since but never this severe heartburn pain. Looked online for info and will try to be more vigilant re timing of taking C/L.
I was Diagnosed with PD 6 yrs ago and. started
Carbidopa
/
levodopa
25/100 extended release about 6 mos ago. Have experienced bloating, slight constipation since but never this severe heartburn pain. Looked online for info and will try to be more vigilant re timing of taking C/L.
Meramt
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
mucuna pruriens supplement dose
Has anyone been able to find a good source of information to understand proper dosing of mucuna pruriens supplements when taking 25-100 g of carbidopa/levidopa x 3/day? The main issue is "off" time or "freezing" Specialist wont consider any supplements, so we are left to research on our own Truly
Has anyone been able to find a good source of information to understand proper dosing of mucuna pruriens supplements when taking 25-100 g of carbidopa/levidopa x 3/day? The main issue is "off" time or "freezing" Specialist wont consider any supplements, so we are left to research on our own Truly
CV119
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 days ago
Swapping Rasagiline for Safinamide - Hobson’s Choice or out of the frying pan and into the fire?
I have been on Rasagiline from the start. 8 years as my staple bedrock of my cocktail of PD drugs principally Ropinirole, Amantadine and of course Co-Careldopa. I have a pacemaker and take Atorvastatin and Ramipril for heart issues. Now the pharmacy says Rasagiline is in short supply in the UK and likely
I have been on Rasagiline from the start. 8 years as my staple bedrock of my cocktail of PD drugs principally Ropinirole, Amantadine and of course Co-Careldopa. I have a pacemaker and take Atorvastatin and Ramipril for heart issues. Now the pharmacy says Rasagiline is in short supply in the UK and likely
Lyricist
in
Cure Parkinson's
9 months ago
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