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Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Dec 7 2:32pm | Replies (532)
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@jdb

Did you go up to 3 tablets per day, or 3 tablets 3 times a day?
Yes, the meds were titrated. They were to increase weekly 1/2 tablet more 3 times per day.

I'll check back in after my appt.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 2, 2019

@jdb I just titrated to 3 tablets a day. Since then I've changed up my meds somewhat. Now I take 2 a day and mid-day I take a tablet of carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone. The last ingredient, entacapone, helps the carbidopa/levodopa to last longer. I really like this much better. A consistent exercise program will help you maintain greater flexibility and range of motion and help keep stiffness at-bay. Stiffness can be a real problem with PD.

I'm glad to hear you are considering the Big and Loud program. They are very helpful. Do you have a problem with soft speech?

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