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If The Carbidopa Levadopa Doesn’t Seem To Be Working What Meds Is Next

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bound Brook, NJ

I have been diagnosed wit pd in feb

July 6, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I don’t think the carbadopa levadopa
Actually worked other than my hand writing is better

July 6, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

They may also start testing for other Parkinsonisms if you didn't respond at all to the dopamine. Or they may just increase the dose.

August 23, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

The dr. may need to add more medications to the levodopa\car dopa, such as rasagiline. ropinirole or tizanidine

August 23, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank goodness 4 that it's something anyways, if I can help in any way let me know

July 6, 2024
MyParkinsonsTeam

If [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] begins to lose effectiveness, some people switch to Stalevo, which combines Levodopa, Carbidopa, and Entacapone. Entacapone, sold separately as Comtan, is a COMT inhibitor that increases the amount of Levodopa reaching the brain. Another option is Duopa, which Show Full Answer

If [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] begins to lose effectiveness, some people switch to Stalevo, which combines Levodopa, Carbidopa, and Entacapone. Entacapone, sold separately as Comtan, is a COMT inhibitor that increases the amount of Levodopa reaching the brain. Another option is Duopa, which infuses [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] directly into the small intestine via a pump, helping to manage "off" hours when symptoms are more pronounced. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.

July 6, 2024

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