• Effectiveness

  Moderate (for balance problems)
• Side effects

  Moderate
• Adherence

  Always
• Burden

  Somewhat hard to take

Advice & Tips: Prescribed Carbidopa/Levadopa CR to spread absorption over more time. This reduced the dyskinesia and later I was able to tolerate 50-200 mgm, 1/2 tab., 5 times daily. Walking and balance have improved on this regimen. It is hard to keep up with this schedule but it helps me.

Cost: < $25 monthly

Side effects: jerky movements