Yes, I feel the fatigue. Exercise can and does help. It's tough when the weather is terrible for outdoor activity, though. Then it's onto the bike. Indoors. Cheers.

Agree! Short naps are good for both of us.

Thanks for your thoughtful response and for sharing your experience with the various types of C-L. My doc told me today that he wants me to try the slow release with my overnight dose. I'll be on the lookout for the results. Thanks for the heads-up.
Maria

My fatigue is directly impacted by Rytary which is a type of Carbidopa/Levodopa Extended Release medication. I don't know what the difference is, but there is a distinct difference for me. Generic Carbidopa/Levodopa Extended Release and other forms may work for others and I am glad that it does. For me, it is better than nothing. I would estimate that C/L ER helps me about 10% whereas Rytary helps me closer to 80%. C/L without the Extended Release makes me sick to my stomach. This all proves to me just how different we all are. Parkinson's affects each of us differently. Forums like this can be helpful but we must take care to weigh the information here against our doctors' advice and our own personal research. Thank you, @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member (Maria) for sharing such detailed information!

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10 mg for me at bedtime. I only sleep total about 5-6 hrs per nite. A great nite is 7 hrs .
Thanks to the melatonin