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To help manage dyskinesia and "off" time in Parkinson's disease, consider the following alternatives:

- Adjusting Levodopa Dosage: Reducing the amount of levodopa in each dose or prescribing smaller, more frequent doses
- Different Formulations of Levodopa: Long-acting or controlled-release levodopa.
- Adjunct Show Full Answer

To help manage dyskinesia and "off" time in Parkinson's disease, consider the following alternatives:

- Adjusting Levodopa Dosage: Reducing the amount of levodopa in each dose or prescribing smaller, more frequent doses.
- Different Formulations of Levodopa: Long-acting or controlled-release levodopa.
- Adjunct Medications: Adding medications like amantadine (Gocovri) to treat dyskinesias.
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Primarily for motor symptoms but can also help with PD-related insomnia.
- Duopa Infusions: A formulation of [[treatment:levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]].

Always consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for your specific needs.

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