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Has Anyone On Here Stopped Taking Levo/dopa? I Was Having Serious Problems With Dyknesia. Taking Levo\dopa And My Problems Stopped.

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Troy, MO

granted a slight tremor came back but are there long term issues with stopping the meds?

September 18
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It's important to consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen. Stopping [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] suddenly can lead to withdrawal symptoms. If you decide to stop, your doctor can help you create a plan to gradually decrease your dosage. Dyskinesia is a known side Show Full Answer

It's important to consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen. Stopping [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] suddenly can lead to withdrawal symptoms. If you decide to stop, your doctor can help you create a plan to gradually decrease your dosage. Dyskinesia is a known side effect of [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]], and your doctor may adjust your treatment to manage this issue. Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly when taking or stopping [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]].

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