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I Am Just About To Start Carbidopa Levidopa.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
West Orange, NJ

My pharmacy just gave me the generic version. Should I be concerned, or should I speak to my neurologist? Not sure if I should wait for a brand name of the drug before starting it. I am weaning off the Neupro patch because I had some foot swelling. Please advise!! Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Peace and love❤️🌈

June 10, 2023 (edited)
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi WendySue, I have taken Carbidopa/Levodopa for over 10 years, and I’be also had no problem with this. Just be sure to have a little non-protein snack like a cracker or two with it so it doesn’t bother your stomach. To get the best effect from the meds, have any protein either an hour before the meds or half hour after the meds.

June 10, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Wendy Sue Hi 👋 I have been on carbidopa levodopa for 20.5 years now and had the generic version with no problem at all 😀.4times a day I hope 🍀 this message finds you well 🙏.
Take care of yourself 💞 and be blessed 🙏 Julie Olson 2 😊 hug 🫂 for you sweetie 🥰,

June 10, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm off of it now. Hope you get it straightened out. I was able to stop taking it.

November 30, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Herlinda 2 What does your neurologist say? It might be helpful to keep a log of when it happens and what else might have occurred. Sometimes it can help the Drs find a pattern and readjust meds.
🌈TheaD

October 29, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

#WendySue2. I have always been sensitive to medications, and most of the time take 1/2 the normal adult dosages of them. I have been taking 1/2 c/l 25/100 twice a day for many years. So I take 1/2 tablet at 8 am and the other half tablet around dinner time (6-7pm). The only problem I have run into over the years is when the pharmacy changes brands on me. Every brand, although technically the same major ingredients, is a little different from the others. So I have to fight to keep getting the brand that word for me! Sometimes a pain, but worth the effort. Joni

October 17, 2023

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