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My neurologidt prescribed it to me (50mg.) to take in combination with
levodopa
. Its function should be to neutralize those enzymes that degrade
levodopa
so as to make "on" effect more lasting. It only worked for me a few months.
My neurologidt prescribed it to me (50mg.) to take in combination with
levodopa
. Its function should be to neutralize those enzymes that degrade
levodopa
so as to make "on" effect more lasting. It only worked for me a few months.
Fed1000
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Miraculous Story of a person who underwent stem cell transplant in 1999
After the transplant, dyskinesias increased, so
levodopa
was reduced. Controlled-release carbidopa/
levodopa
25/100 mg was reduced to one per day and was discontinued by February 2000, 13 months after transplant. He continued to take trihexyphenidyl, selegiline, and amantadine.
After the transplant, dyskinesias increased, so
levodopa
was reduced. Controlled-release carbidopa/
levodopa
25/100 mg was reduced to one per day and was discontinued by February 2000, 13 months after transplant. He continued to take trihexyphenidyl, selegiline, and amantadine.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Mum newly diagnosed with MSA-P and we are all struggling
She was advised she either has Parkinson’s or a Parkinsonism and was started on
levodopa
. This help but she still continued to loose significant weight and muscle mass. They couldn’t figure out why.
She was advised she either has Parkinson’s or a Parkinsonism and was started on
levodopa
. This help but she still continued to loose significant weight and muscle mass. They couldn’t figure out why.
Purplestar2
in
Multiple System Atrophy Trust
11 months ago
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Levodopa May Reduce Neuroinflammation
Summary:
Levodopa
, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease that increases dopamine in the brain was found to reverse the effects of neuroinflammation on the reward system and improve symptoms associated with depression. https://neurosciencenews.com/
levodopa
-inflammation-depression
Summary:
Levodopa
, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease that increases dopamine in the brain was found to reverse the effects of neuroinflammation on the reward system and improve symptoms associated with depression. https://neurosciencenews.com/
levodopa
-inflammation-depression
jimcaster
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
carbidopa/levodopa
I'm trying to eliminate carbidopa/
levodopa
for RLS. It has augmented to the point that I need it every 3 hrs. around the clock. Neurologist will never prescribe low dose opioid. I am substituting 50 mg pregablin for one of those doses every other time.
I'm trying to eliminate carbidopa/
levodopa
for RLS. It has augmented to the point that I need it every 3 hrs. around the clock. Neurologist will never prescribe low dose opioid. I am substituting 50 mg pregablin for one of those doses every other time.
sage43
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
11 months ago
IPX203 ;promising new PD drug?
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/license-ipx203-extended-release-
levodopa
-parkinsons/ 1. Does anyone have any experience with this drug, perhaps participated in trials,they would share? 2. I know that some people get Rx filled in Canada. Because prices are more reasonable.
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/license-ipx203-extended-release-
levodopa
-parkinsons/ 1. Does anyone have any experience with this drug, perhaps participated in trials,they would share? 2. I know that some people get Rx filled in Canada. Because prices are more reasonable.
Jmellano
in
Cure Parkinson's
3 months ago
Wondering if dad has RLS instead of PD (or both?). Any RLS indicators here?
Reason being was he started on Carbidopa/
Levodopa
(Sinemet) 25/100 mg in combination with Mirapex 0.125, 2x a day as his regimen. Helped with moving faster and more precise for 2 weeks. But when both doses increased to 3x a day = hallucination side effect, taken for 5 weeks.
Reason being was he started on Carbidopa/
Levodopa
(Sinemet) 25/100 mg in combination with Mirapex 0.125, 2x a day as his regimen. Helped with moving faster and more precise for 2 weeks. But when both doses increased to 3x a day = hallucination side effect, taken for 5 weeks.
daughter-Advocate
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
10 months ago
PD sucks
PD suspected by GP in November 2022. Confirmed by neurologist in January 2023. Tried different meds - now on rotigotine patches plus after research, I now take mucuna morning and afternoon. Supposed to provide 240mg L-Dopa each day. It helps with constipation. What bothers me most is poor
PD suspected by GP in November 2022. Confirmed by neurologist in January 2023. Tried different meds - now on rotigotine patches plus after research, I now take mucuna morning and afternoon. Supposed to provide 240mg L-Dopa each day. It helps with constipation. What bothers me most is poor
reefeye
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Neupro patch
Do pwp experience on times and off times when they’re on Neupro patches like they do with
Levodopa
and other Parkinson’s medication?
Do pwp experience on times and off times when they’re on Neupro patches like they do with
Levodopa
and other Parkinson’s medication?
Miranda24
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Foscarbidopa/foslevodopa
This novel reformulation of the goldstandard Parkinson disease treatment (carbidopa/
levodopa
) is delivered via a subcutaneous pump for the treatment of motor fuctuations in advanced Parkinson disease.
This novel reformulation of the goldstandard Parkinson disease treatment (carbidopa/
levodopa
) is delivered via a subcutaneous pump for the treatment of motor fuctuations in advanced Parkinson disease.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Do you keep medications in the container they are received in? Inactive Ingredients may be Active.
One of the generic carbidopa-
levodopa
brands has a filler in it that is very sensitive to moisture and light. The tablets are not enteric coated and the tablets do not have a shine like most tablets. They are manufactured and then shipped in the white aluminum sealed pill bottles.
One of the generic carbidopa-
levodopa
brands has a filler in it that is very sensitive to moisture and light. The tablets are not enteric coated and the tablets do not have a shine like most tablets. They are manufactured and then shipped in the white aluminum sealed pill bottles.
Hidden
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year 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
4 months ago
Mucuna pruriens extracts
Mucuna pruriens extracts containing 15%, 40% or 99% L-dopa are being offered for sale. Does anyone know how such formulations are achieved? It seems inconceivable that in purifying L-dopa, the process can be stopped at exactly 15% or 40%. Are these concentrations achieved simply by standardising Mucuna
Mucuna pruriens extracts containing 15%, 40% or 99% L-dopa are being offered for sale. Does anyone know how such formulations are achieved? It seems inconceivable that in purifying L-dopa, the process can be stopped at exactly 15% or 40%. Are these concentrations achieved simply by standardising Mucuna
DavidHeaf
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Ipsen and IRLAB enter exclusive worldwide licensing agreement aimed to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease
Mesdopetam is being assessed in Phase IIb clinical trials as a potential treatment option for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experiencing
levodopa
-induced dyskinesia (LID).
Mesdopetam is being assessed in Phase IIb clinical trials as a potential treatment option for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experiencing
levodopa
-induced dyskinesia (LID).
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
8 months ago
Medication Management
Which brings me to my point.....given the often-stated link between long term
Levodopa
use and dyskinesia, and the lack of impact these meds [u]may[/u] have had for me, I have been giving some serious thought to reducing C/L dose, then if no impact, considering eliminating.
Which brings me to my point.....given the often-stated link between long term
Levodopa
use and dyskinesia, and the lack of impact these meds [u]may[/u] have had for me, I have been giving some serious thought to reducing C/L dose, then if no impact, considering eliminating.
AndyMu72
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
idea?
Prescribed him carbidopa
levodopa
. He lost what little energy he had and suffered from dizzy spells. Stopped that drug, contacted doc and his reply was I'll send a different drug but the side effects will probably be worse.
Prescribed him carbidopa
levodopa
. He lost what little energy he had and suffered from dizzy spells. Stopped that drug, contacted doc and his reply was I'll send a different drug but the side effects will probably be worse.
Spring15-3
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Vitamin B6: How To Test If Your P5P Is Authentic, And When It Is Important Do So
Levodopa
medication uses up a lot of vitamin B6. B6 is only present in foods in low milligram amounts, so supplementation is necessary if we are taking
levodopa
medication. Failure to do so can result in dire consequences. There's more to it however.
Levodopa
medication uses up a lot of vitamin B6. B6 is only present in foods in low milligram amounts, so supplementation is necessary if we are taking
levodopa
medication. Failure to do so can result in dire consequences. There's more to it however.
park_bear
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Review of Genetic and Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Under treatment, the primary and major treatment is to be done with
levodopa
preparations.
Levodopa
preparations give adverse effects with increased titer doses. In combination with
levodopa
, MAO-B inhibitors and anticholinergics are also given depending on the symptoms of the disease.
Under treatment, the primary and major treatment is to be done with
levodopa
preparations.
Levodopa
preparations give adverse effects with increased titer doses. In combination with
levodopa
, MAO-B inhibitors and anticholinergics are also given depending on the symptoms of the disease.
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
Here we are, then
28 months ago, I went to my GP with minor loss of dexterity in my right thumb & forefinger, which everyone assured me was carpal tunnel. 24 months ago, I saw my neuro consultant for the first time. 18 months ago my neuro consultant told me he thought I might have Parkinsons & started me on l-dopa.
28 months ago, I went to my GP with minor loss of dexterity in my right thumb & forefinger, which everyone assured me was carpal tunnel. 24 months ago, I saw my neuro consultant for the first time. 18 months ago my neuro consultant told me he thought I might have Parkinsons & started me on l-dopa.
Zumbruk
in
PSP Association
9 months ago
B6 - advice
I’m confused about B6. is the advice with Co-Careldopa not to take, at all. Or to take after Co-Careldopa has been absorbed. my recent blood tests showed me deficient in B6. thanks
I’m confused about B6. is the advice with Co-Careldopa not to take, at all. Or to take after Co-Careldopa has been absorbed. my recent blood tests showed me deficient in B6. thanks
Nb11
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 months ago
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