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How do you manage cases of levodopa intolerance due to nausea or drowsiness?

Particularly when ondansetron and taking it with food are not beneficial.
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Neurology · Emory Clinic
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This is a great question. Side effects from levodopa can be challenging to manage. First, when you start carbidopa-levodopa, ensure you uptitrate it slowly to limit side effects. Carbidopa is most effective in reducing side effects when it is at least 75 mg total daily dose, thus, the 10-100 tablet ...

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