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Study provides some answers regarding role of gut bacteria and levodopa
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01887-z
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01887-z
karolmilk
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Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Generic Treatment for Parkinson Disease Receives FDA Approval
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.
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.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Comparison of selegiline and levodopa combination therapy versus levodopa monotherapy in the treatment of Parkinson's disease: a meta-analys
S + L combination therapy is superior to L monotherapy for the improvement of clinical symptoms in PD patients. Moreover, the safety profile of S + L combination therapy is comparable with that of L monotherapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31175606
S + L combination therapy is superior to L monotherapy for the improvement of clinical symptoms in PD patients. Moreover, the safety profile of S + L combination therapy is comparable with that of L monotherapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31175606
Farooqji
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5 years ago
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Barlowe's herbals elixirs Macuna Pruriens
Seed extract 650mg. 40% PILL form it's white, I thought I was getting the whole herb which is brown, this looks like it's pure L-dopa. Has anyone tried this, and how much would replace 25/100 cardopa/levadopa. I take 2 25/100 every 3 half hours. I would like to try cutting back one pill and replace
Seed extract 650mg. 40% PILL form it's white, I thought I was getting the whole herb which is brown, this looks like it's pure L-dopa. Has anyone tried this, and how much would replace 25/100 cardopa/levadopa. I take 2 25/100 every 3 half hours. I would like to try cutting back one pill and replace
akgirlsrock
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Ibogaine HCL + Syrian rue treatment - First feedback
taking nex medications for Parkinson's: 4 x Madopar 100 mg L / 25 C 3 x Requip 4 (dopamine antagonist) 1 x Azilect (rasagaline) Mao inhibitor The Pills (except Madopar) have gradually been abandoned, the current protocol is: 4 x Madopar 100 mg (Together with Madopar - Mucuna pruriens - pure
levodopa
taking nex medications for Parkinson's: 4 x Madopar 100 mg L / 25 C 3 x Requip 4 (dopamine antagonist) 1 x Azilect (rasagaline) Mao inhibitor The Pills (except Madopar) have gradually been abandoned, the current protocol is: 4 x Madopar 100 mg (Together with Madopar - Mucuna pruriens - pure
levodopa
Gypsyzebra
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Please spell it out for me.
I currently take 2 tablets of generic for Sinemet 25mg carbidopa 100mg
levodopa
4 times per day at about 6 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. and midnight or when I wake during the night. I am also doing the HCL thiamine and after much experimentation settled on 1 500mg capsule in the a.m.
I currently take 2 tablets of generic for Sinemet 25mg carbidopa 100mg
levodopa
4 times per day at about 6 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. and midnight or when I wake during the night. I am also doing the HCL thiamine and after much experimentation settled on 1 500mg capsule in the a.m.
ladyaudree
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
PD Without Rigidity.
Are there any PWP here that don't have rigidity? I don't mean body stiffness but mean no trouble with handwriting, no cogwheel rigidity in any joints? I have stiff neck 24/7 and axial (central body) stiffness that affects walking making me slow and off balance but no rigidity as yet. L-Dopa relieves
Are there any PWP here that don't have rigidity? I don't mean body stiffness but mean no trouble with handwriting, no cogwheel rigidity in any joints? I have stiff neck 24/7 and axial (central body) stiffness that affects walking making me slow and off balance but no rigidity as yet. L-Dopa relieves
rideabike
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Artificial sweetened Cola drinks rapid relief?
Hi, i was dx with PD in 2014, and started out with selegilin and Requip (dopamin agonist), later adding L-DOPA (Madopar/Sinemet) and entakapon. Altogether enabling me to work full time, and I am convinced this would not be possible without such a «cocktail». Still, episodes of fatigue with loss
Hi, i was dx with PD in 2014, and started out with selegilin and Requip (dopamin agonist), later adding L-DOPA (Madopar/Sinemet) and entakapon. Altogether enabling me to work full time, and I am convinced this would not be possible without such a «cocktail». Still, episodes of fatigue with loss
Perno
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Levodopa Fungal Fungus: The Role of L-DOPA on Melanization and Mycelial Production in Malassezia Furfur.
Fungus: The Role of L-DOPA on Melanization and Mycelial Production in Malassezia Furfur. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3676409/
Fungus: The Role of L-DOPA on Melanization and Mycelial Production in Malassezia Furfur. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3676409/
aspergerian
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Awful lot of levodopa for such a short disease duration
Anyone on 6 x Carbidopa
Levodopa
25/100 mg, less than 2 years after diagnosis? My neuro is increasing my c/l from 1 tablet 3 x a day to 2 tablets 3 x a day. It seems to me like it's an awful lot of
levodopa
for such a short disease duration.
Anyone on 6 x Carbidopa
Levodopa
25/100 mg, less than 2 years after diagnosis? My neuro is increasing my c/l from 1 tablet 3 x a day to 2 tablets 3 x a day. It seems to me like it's an awful lot of
levodopa
for such a short disease duration.
Parkie-
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
WHICH IS THE BEST WAY TO IMPROVE OFF PERIODS OF CARBIDOPA/LEVODOPA?
Hi,any help would be appreciated as regards this topic.I am currently on 25/100mg sinemet,1& 1/4 pill x4 daily at intervals of 4hrs.This dose and schedule worked for like 6 mths and I am now having occasional off periods.My MDS suggested I switch to rytary or decrease the intervals,thus increasing the
Hi,any help would be appreciated as regards this topic.I am currently on 25/100mg sinemet,1& 1/4 pill x4 daily at intervals of 4hrs.This dose and schedule worked for like 6 mths and I am now having occasional off periods.My MDS suggested I switch to rytary or decrease the intervals,thus increasing the
OREOLU
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Who's taking Grapefruit juice and does it help you ?
With what kind of
levodopa
? Did it help you or not and how ? Did you have any adverse effects ? If I get enough answers I will try to summarise them alongside my own experience, into my next article.
With what kind of
levodopa
? Did it help you or not and how ? Did you have any adverse effects ? If I get enough answers I will try to summarise them alongside my own experience, into my next article.
wriga
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
VITAMANIA; A historical documentary on vitamins and supplements. From CuriosityStream (90 mins)
Vitamins in food are better than vitamins as pills for the same reason that
levodopa
in Mucuna Pruriens is better than
levodopa
as a pill. Etc., etc. https://curiositystream.com/video/2112/vitamania?playlist=3
Vitamins in food are better than vitamins as pills for the same reason that
levodopa
in Mucuna Pruriens is better than
levodopa
as a pill. Etc., etc. https://curiositystream.com/video/2112/vitamania?playlist=3
MBAnderson
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
To Go or Not to Go - plea for community help
I have slurred speech issues that manifests itself when there is a
Levodopa
imbalance. I have social anxiety issues that came with my Parkinson’s diagnosis. My self esteem is low and my self confidence is lower.
I have slurred speech issues that manifests itself when there is a
Levodopa
imbalance. I have social anxiety issues that came with my Parkinson’s diagnosis. My self esteem is low and my self confidence is lower.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Punding
Would like to hear from others about their response to lowered
levodopa
to reduce punding.
Would like to hear from others about their response to lowered
levodopa
to reduce punding.
BaakP
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Anyone taking B6? Notice any improvements?
However, the use of carbidopa with
levodopa
reduces the vitamin B6-depleting effects of
levodopa
. More research is needed to determine whether vitamin B6 supplementation is advisable when taking carbidopa."
However, the use of carbidopa with
levodopa
reduces the vitamin B6-depleting effects of
levodopa
. More research is needed to determine whether vitamin B6 supplementation is advisable when taking carbidopa."
MWLE
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Levodopa-Sparing Medications May Help Patients in Early Stages of Parkinson’s, Study Suggests
://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2019/05/13/
levodopa
-sparing-medications-should-be-prescribed-early-stage-parkinsons-study-suggests/
://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2019/05/13/
levodopa
-sparing-medications-should-be-prescribed-early-stage-parkinsons-study-suggests/
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Dystonia and Parkinson's disease: What is the relationship?
The response of early dystonia to the introduction of dopamine replacement therapy (
levodopa
, dopamine agonists) is variable; dystonia commonly occurs in PD patients following
levodopa
initiation.
The response of early dystonia to the introduction of dopamine replacement therapy (
levodopa
, dopamine agonists) is variable; dystonia commonly occurs in PD patients following
levodopa
initiation.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Inhaled Levodopa Effectively Maintains ON State in Parkinson Disease
2019 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, held May 4-10, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/conference-highlights/aan-2019-conference/inhaled-
levodopa
-effectively-maintains-on-state-in-parkinson-disease/
2019 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, held May 4-10, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/conference-highlights/aan-2019-conference/inhaled-
levodopa
-effectively-maintains-on-state-in-parkinson-disease/
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
Neurocrine Biosciences Presents Phase III Data Analysis Demonstrating That Opicapone Added To Levodopa Resulted In A Significant improvement
Neurocrine Biosciences Presents Phase III Data Analysis Demonstrating That Opicapone Added To
Levodopa
Resulted In A Significant And Sustained Increase In ON Time Without Troublesome Dyskinesia In Parkinson's Disease Patients With Motor Fluctuations https://www.gurufocus.com/news/870917/neurocrine-biosciences-presents-phase-iii-data-analysis-demonstrating-that-opicapone-added-to-
levodopa
-resulted-in-a-significant-and-sustained-increase-in-on-time-without-troublesome-dyskinesia-in-parkinsons-disease-patients-with-motor-fluctuations
Neurocrine Biosciences Presents Phase III Data Analysis Demonstrating That Opicapone Added To
Levodopa
Resulted In A Significant And Sustained Increase In ON Time Without Troublesome Dyskinesia In Parkinson's Disease Patients With Motor Fluctuations https://www.gurufocus.com/news/870917/neurocrine-biosciences-presents-phase-iii-data-analysis-demonstrating-that-opicapone-added-to-
levodopa
-resulted-in-a-significant-and-sustained-increase-in-on-time-without-troublesome-dyskinesia-in-parkinsons-disease-patients-with-motor-fluctuations
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
5 years ago
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