Hello my spouse has been taking it for several years. It does help with his down times. He gets tired easily. I hope it works for you. 🫂

Hello @katrinafunst47 and welcome to the Parkinson's support group on Mayo Connect.

As this is your first post, I'm wondering if you are a Parkinson's patient. If so, how long ago were you diagnosed? Have you begun medication or other treatment yet?

I was diagnosed 2 months ago and have been on Carbidopa-Levodopa since then. My morning dose can make me queasy. Yesterday, my neurologist said it was fine to have a few crackers before taking the pills. That seems to help.

You were asking how PD patients tolerate the levodopa-carbidopa, @katrinafunst47. Speaking from my own experience, my neurologist titrated the medication for the first month. I began by taking 1/2 tablet every day for one week. Then continued to increase it by a 1/2 each week until I reached 3 tablets a day. When I was into the second week (1/2 tab twice a day) I was beginning to notice a difference in my symptoms. I had less balance and gait problems. So I increased it by another 1/2 tab the second week.

My neurologist also said to take it with meals to avoid stomach upset. I see that one member mentioned eating a few crackers with the med to help with nausea.

I look forward to hearing from you and learning how you are doing. Will you post again about your adjustment to the medication?