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Parkinson's, Increase In Stalevo Since Recovery From Pneumonia. Adverse Reaction?

My husband has Parkensons, he is 80. His stalevo was increased to 4 times a day. 25/100/200. He has just recovered from pneumonia, and a UTI. Could this cause an adverse reaction? At one time he was on azilect.
Could this be an added medication, to help his condition. He has been off it since April 2012, I believe he was doing much better. Would this another medication that may be help him. Thankyou Rachel Stanley
Fri, 10 May 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
The choice of medications in Parkinson's disease depends on the exact symptoms. So, if he has tremors and rigidity, then levodopa and pramipexole would help. These are safe when used in small doses, otherwise nausea or vomiting may occur. There are no chances of severe adverse reactions with them.
Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Parkinson's, Increase In Stalevo Since Recovery From Pneumonia. Adverse Reaction?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The choice of medications in Parkinson s disease depends on the exact symptoms. So, if he has tremors and rigidity, then levodopa and pramipexole would help. These are safe when used in small doses, otherwise nausea or vomiting may occur. There are no chances of severe adverse reactions with them. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com