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2019: Will Medicare Cover Parkinson's ?
What You’ll Pay If Medicare Part D is covering your medication, you will have to check your drug plan’s formulary to make sure
Levodopa
is included. Luckily, most Part D drug plans cover
Levodopa
.
What You’ll Pay If Medicare Part D is covering your medication, you will have to check your drug plan’s formulary to make sure
Levodopa
is included. Luckily, most Part D drug plans cover
Levodopa
.
FMundo
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Newly Approved: 'Inhaled Levodopa' for PD 'Off' Periods
With long-term oral
levodopa
use and advancing disease, these aspects of the disease can re-emerge between medication doses. These “off” episodes can greatly impact quality of life, bringing uncertainty to one’s days and limiting ability to complete daily tasks.
With long-term oral
levodopa
use and advancing disease, these aspects of the disease can re-emerge between medication doses. These “off” episodes can greatly impact quality of life, bringing uncertainty to one’s days and limiting ability to complete daily tasks.
PDConscience
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Skin cancer, PD and levodopa.
Hi all This is a link to my vlog about skin cancer, PD and
levodopa
. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vplnui2nik Cheers, Ian
Hi all This is a link to my vlog about skin cancer, PD and
levodopa
. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vplnui2nik Cheers, Ian
Ianfrizell
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Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
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Anyone experimenting with L-dopa and Carbidopa ratios?
For example C/L 25/100 is 25% Carbidopa to 100mg of
Levodopa
. I revved myself back up to a functioning human again by adding small doses of L[dopa (through Nutrivitashop). with my 25/100 pill(s). After a couple of months I was back on my guitar again.
For example C/L 25/100 is 25% Carbidopa to 100mg of
Levodopa
. I revved myself back up to a functioning human again by adding small doses of L[dopa (through Nutrivitashop). with my 25/100 pill(s). After a couple of months I was back on my guitar again.
Tryguy
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
New med supplement coming soon
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181221005620/en/Acorda-Therapeutics-Announces-FDA-Approval-INBRIJA™-
levodopa
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181221005620/en/Acorda-Therapeutics-Announces-FDA-Approval-INBRIJA™-
levodopa
Quipu
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Exercise and Levodopa - How moving can help your meds
A research-based educational video on the benefits of exercise on
levodopa
medication for Parkinson's Disease management. https://youtu.be/OPwWm8yxkck
A research-based educational video on the benefits of exercise on
levodopa
medication for Parkinson's Disease management. https://youtu.be/OPwWm8yxkck
Kia17
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Risk Factors for Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia
). https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2018/11/20/risk-factors-
levodopa
-induced-dyskinesia-in-new-parkinsons-cases/
). https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2018/11/20/risk-factors-
levodopa
-induced-dyskinesia-in-new-parkinsons-cases/
Farooqji
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Extended Release Carbidopa Levodopa
Our mother takes Extended release Carbidopa
Levodopa
at night time, 9 pm. She wakes up usually around 5 am, and rarely has movement issues. She gets her first dose of "regular" Caridopa
Levodopa
at 7 am, and every 4 hours thereafter.
Our mother takes Extended release Carbidopa
Levodopa
at night time, 9 pm. She wakes up usually around 5 am, and rarely has movement issues. She gets her first dose of "regular" Caridopa
Levodopa
at 7 am, and every 4 hours thereafter.
PDIS
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Which therapy helped you the most?
Dopaminergic agents: These drugs, including Sinemet -- a combination of
levodopa
and carbidopa -- increase the level of dopamine in the brain and may improve leg sensations in RLS. However, they may cause a worsening of symptoms for some people after daily use.
Dopaminergic agents: These drugs, including Sinemet -- a combination of
levodopa
and carbidopa -- increase the level of dopamine in the brain and may improve leg sensations in RLS. However, they may cause a worsening of symptoms for some people after daily use.
Hgaguk89
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
6 years ago
B1 - a little confused
I'm a bit confused as to how B1 works with
levodopa
and in general. The general wellbeing you feel at the start of taking dose is very misleading when it is followed by worsening of the condition. I'm assuming that when the wellness continues you have successfully found the right dosage.
I'm a bit confused as to how B1 works with
levodopa
and in general. The general wellbeing you feel at the start of taking dose is very misleading when it is followed by worsening of the condition. I'm assuming that when the wellness continues you have successfully found the right dosage.
Crystal04
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Is the levodopa in sinement any different then the levodopa in mucuna?
This may be a stupid question but Is the
levodopa
in sinement any different then the
levodopa
in mucuna? one synthetic vs one natural?
This may be a stupid question but Is the
levodopa
in sinement any different then the
levodopa
in mucuna? one synthetic vs one natural?
pdslayer
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Does Exercise Actually Increase Dopamine?
"Some evidence suggests that, like
levodopa
, exercise may exert some of its effects by increasing dopamine. A recent study of 17 Parkinson’s patients used positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the brain before and after stationary cycling.
"Some evidence suggests that, like
levodopa
, exercise may exert some of its effects by increasing dopamine. A recent study of 17 Parkinson’s patients used positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the brain before and after stationary cycling.
jimcaster
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
WHAT ABOUT OTHER B VITAMINS
I've also read that B6 is depleted in PD patients that are taking
Levodopa
.
I've also read that B6 is depleted in PD patients that are taking
Levodopa
.
KLDA
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Carbidopa levodopa dosage
He has a right hand tremor and was started on one pill and is now taking 4 carbidopa
levodopa
pills per day. We have seen no improvement in the tremor and at times, he feels it’s worse.
He has a right hand tremor and was started on one pill and is now taking 4 carbidopa
levodopa
pills per day. We have seen no improvement in the tremor and at times, he feels it’s worse.
Cindrew
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Tremors getting worse. Feels like a runaway train with no brakes.
I take carbidopa-
levodopa
25-250 mgs. 3 tabs 3 times daily and Lexapro 5mg. One tab daily. My PD tremors are getting worse. It is slowly taking my life away,at 61 years old and around 10 years since diagnosed. Any advice would be appreciated.
I take carbidopa-
levodopa
25-250 mgs. 3 tabs 3 times daily and Lexapro 5mg. One tab daily. My PD tremors are getting worse. It is slowly taking my life away,at 61 years old and around 10 years since diagnosed. Any advice would be appreciated.
ihateparkinsons
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
SAMe, Parkinson’s disease and Levodopa
Evidence suggests that
levodopa
(the drug used to treat Parkinson's disease ) can reduce brain levels of SAMe. This depletion may contribute to the side effects of
levodopa
treatment, as well as the depression sometimes seen with Parkinson's disease.
Evidence suggests that
levodopa
(the drug used to treat Parkinson's disease ) can reduce brain levels of SAMe. This depletion may contribute to the side effects of
levodopa
treatment, as well as the depression sometimes seen with Parkinson's disease.
Kia17
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Decision Time
My doctor thinks it is time to introduce
levodopa
. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on the pros and cons of going on
levodopa
. Many thanks in advance.
My doctor thinks it is time to introduce
levodopa
. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on the pros and cons of going on
levodopa
. Many thanks in advance.
tacato
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Meds, Supplements and Vitamins . . . Yay or Nay
My husband, who is 53, was diagnosed 5 years ago with Parkinson's. He is a Stage 4 colon cancer survivor of 15 years. He was a soybean, rice and crawfish farmer until 2 years ago. Now he stays super busy, from sun-up to sundown, with the cattle and horses. He's in constant pain in his lower back . .
My husband, who is 53, was diagnosed 5 years ago with Parkinson's. He is a Stage 4 colon cancer survivor of 15 years. He was a soybean, rice and crawfish farmer until 2 years ago. Now he stays super busy, from sun-up to sundown, with the cattle and horses. He's in constant pain in his lower back . .
aridin1966
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Stalevo (levodopa-carbidopa-entacapone) not working well
Im a17 yrs PD patient. Lately Stalevo is taking over an hour or 2 to work, sometimes never. Many times wake up with a pain of like twisted muscles, also feel back upper muscles moving at night during sleep time.
Im a17 yrs PD patient. Lately Stalevo is taking over an hour or 2 to work, sometimes never. Many times wake up with a pain of like twisted muscles, also feel back upper muscles moving at night during sleep time.
kiko1580
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
Missing doses
I asked this question which might be seemingly stupid because I have gotten mixed answers on the subject. To me, it sometimes feels good to rid my brain of mucuna or any other l-dopa product and allow it to fend for itself, even though my PD symptoms would be more evident. My thinking is perhaps primitive
I asked this question which might be seemingly stupid because I have gotten mixed answers on the subject. To me, it sometimes feels good to rid my brain of mucuna or any other l-dopa product and allow it to fend for itself, even though my PD symptoms would be more evident. My thinking is perhaps primitive
Stevenmast
in
Cure Parkinson's
6 years ago
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