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I Take Carbidopa Levodopa 25/100 Pill Every 12 Hours.I Have Less Tremors After 12 Hours Before Next Dose. Then More After Next Pill Normal?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­
New Jersey City, NJ
July 18
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

quitting the medication suddenly can cause some major issues so it is good to have advice from a medical professional on how to taper off of medication in a gradual program
"Do not stop taking levodopa and carbidopa without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking levodopa and carbidopa, you could develop a serious syndrome that causes fever, rigid muscles, unusual body movements, and confusion. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually"
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601068.h....

Levodopa and Carbidopa: MedlinePlus Drug Information
Levodopa and Carbidopa: MedlinePlus Drug Information
July 19
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Not yet. Hard to get a quick appointment. Thinking about stopping meds but I'm afraid I may freak out .

July 19
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

so have you discussed this with the doctor and if so what is the response?

July 18
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I don't think you understand. I feel better when I assume the medicine has left my body .

July 18
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

MrX: You might need to take more. I had similar results but am now up to 8 pills, two every six hours. Cutting time to five hours has also helped reduce tremors. while active.

July 18

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