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Cab Anyone Tell Me About Time Release Carbado P A/ Levadopa? Is It Better Tan 4 Times A Day On Reg C/l I

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Rytary is a time-release formulation of [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] taken as an extended-release capsule three or four times a day. It should be taken at the same times each day, 30 minutes to one hour before meals for efficient absorption. If you experience nausea, you can take it with a small Show Full Answer

Rytary is a time-release formulation of [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] taken as an extended-release capsule three or four times a day. It should be taken at the same times each day, 30 minutes to one hour before meals for efficient absorption. If you experience nausea, you can take it with a small amount of carbohydrate food, such as a plain cracker.

Comparatively, regular [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] is taken three or four times a day and also requires consistent timing and similar precautions regarding meals and nausea.

The choice between time-release and regular formulations depends on individual response and doctor's recommendations.

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