What alternatives are there for carbidopa/levodopa?

Posted by anro @anro, Dec 4 9:20am

1500 c/l along with azilect, pramipexole, and amantadine daily and often unable to move legs/walk after dosing. Anyone have same problem and found relief from different dosing or meds?

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Dec 9 4:50pm

Hi, @anro - the issue you are experiencing with taking carbidopa/levodopa rasagiline (Azilect), pramipexole and amantadine daily and then being unable to move your legs or walk sounds difficult. I'm tagging a few members who have mentioned carbidopa/levidopa and also may have experience (or experience with a loved one) with the other medications and possible side effects, including @hopeful33250 @missbutterfly2be @eliz722 @jtes. What has your doctor said about your being unable to walk after dosing?

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 9 6:27pm

Hello @anro

I'm sure you must be concerned about your movement problems after medications. I have only taken the carbidopa/levodopa and amantadine, and I have never had the type of problems you have experienced.

How long has this been a problem? It is important that you talk with your doctor about this. Will you post again and let me know what your doctor suggests for dealing with this?

missbutterfly2be | @missbutterfly2be | Dec 11 12:15pm

I have taken carbidopa levodopa for about 9 years and this year my legs became painful and I have to walk with a walker. It's worse after I take the carbidopa levodopa. I want wondering if my meds are causing the problem.

missbutterfly2be | @missbutterfly2be | Dec 12 10:11am

I HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH CAARBIDOPIA, LEVODOPIA BUT I HAVE NO ANSWERS.

jaybee51 | @jaybee51 | 5 days ago

So sorry you are having this problem. I’m newly diagnosed and just starting C/L so can’t answer your question but I’m wondering how long after dosing the problem occurs and how long until you’re able to walk again.