Marshview's Carbidopa Levodopa ER History

Marshview: Sex: M; Data Quality: 2 stars; Parkinson's: 7 yrs; Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease On; Mouth/throat: mild; Arms: mild; Chest: mild; Legs: mild

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Marshview's Carbidopa Levodopa ER is for:

Marshview's Carbidopa Levodopa ER History (Stopped)
Carbidopa Levodopa ER (carbidopa-levodopa)
25 mg-100 mg Daily Aug 26 - Dec 16, 2010
Stopped Doctor's advice Dec 16, 2010

Evaluations
Date	Dosage	Parkinson's Disease Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Dec 16, 2010	25 mg-100 mg Daily
Aug 26, 2010	25 mg-100 mg Daily	?

Date: Dec 16, 2010
Advice & Tips: I immediatly felt a positive difference when I started . I am still taking Carbidopa Levodopa , not just the Extended release.My neuro wanted to switch me to another medication (stalevo) which he called Sinemet "with a kick." I was not able to take the Stalevo as my insurance co-payment would have been $100.00. We switched to a combo of Carbidopa Levodopa and Comton.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Aug 26, 2010
Advice & Tips: I have been on the carbidopa/levadopa (25/100) for over 1 year. When I first started I felt an immediate change for the better. About 4 months ago, I started to see more of the old PD symptoms come back. Mostly, I was having leg stiffness/spasms. Then I started having difficulty forming my words, etc. I went for my regular check-up. My peak (on )time had changed from morning to the afternoon. Therefore, I remain on 2 daily doses (am and at lunch ) of the regular carbidopa/levedopa 25/10. At 7pm I take the controlled release. this is to get me through the night and to have a better morning.
Cost: < $25 monthly