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One of 44 patient evaluations for Carbidopa-Levodopa

debraread

Sex: F

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild

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by debraread
Dec 17, 2008

dosage:: 25 mg-100 mg daily
time on dosage:: about 2 months
purpose:: Treat Parkinson's

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EfficacyModerate
Side-effectsModerate
AdherenceAlways
BurdenNone

Treat Parkinson's

Specific side-effects: Drowsiness; increased sweating; Nausea; on/off time is like a rollercoaster ride
Cost: less than $25 monthly

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