Hello @brinkmanlc4440 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I certainly can understand the problems you are having. I also started taking C/L (carbidopa/levodopa) while I was still working. My doctor told me to take it with low-protein meals (which resulted in less nausea), and she also titrated my dose. The titration went like this: I began taking 1/2 tablet each day for a week, then increased by 1/2 tablet each week until I reached 3 full tablets a day. It took a while, but the side effects were greatly reduced.

I have a concern that you went off the drug. Did you consult with your doctor beforehand? There are lots of other PD drugs that can help you.

What is your most bothersome PD symptom right now?