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If Carbidopa/Levodopa Isn't Controlling Tremors, What Other Medication Is There For That?

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Huntsville, TX
October 10
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If Carbadopa:Levadopa is not controlling your tremor, then you may not be dealing with a Parkinson’s tremor. Parkinson’s tremor is a resting tremor. If you have an action tremor, that is an Essential Tremor.

October 10
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If Carbidopa/Levodopa isn't effectively controlling tremors, there are other medications that can be considered:

- Stalevo (Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone): This combination adds Entacapone to the mix, which can help increase the amount of Levodopa that reaches the brain
- Duopa: This system infuses Show Full Answer

If Carbidopa/Levodopa isn't effectively controlling tremors, there are other medications that can be considered:

- Stalevo (Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone): This combination adds Entacapone to the mix, which can help increase the amount of Levodopa that reaches the brain.
- Duopa: This system infuses [[treatment:Levodopa/Carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]] directly into the small intestine via a small, battery-powered pump, which can help manage "off" hours when symptoms are more pronounced.

Always discuss with your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen.

October 10

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