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Is Rytary Safe To Be Taken Instead Of Stalevo For Parkinson S Disease?
I have Paarkinsons My neurologist Is recommending a medication change I currently take ropinerole, amantadine, azilect(which was just changed to rasagiline), and stalevo100. He is wanting to replace my stalevo with Rytary. My understanding is that Rytary comes with alot of side affects. I am also Diabetic , use insulin and am seen 3-4 x year by an endocronologist. Im also seeing regularly my primary care doctor 3-4 times a year (or more if needed). The side effects of these meds are enough to scare me away from taking them and have me all confused which direction to head in. What would you do first to minimize the possible side effects during the trasitions,
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Hi,
Stavelo contains Carbidopa, Entacapone, and Levodopa.
Rytary contains Carbidopa and Levodopa. So, effectively you are already taking the medicines that you are worried about. If anything, Entacapone is coming off. So, the risk of side effect is comparable to what you are taking now.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Stavelo contains Carbidopa, Entacapone, and Levodopa.
Rytary contains Carbidopa and Levodopa. So, effectively you are already taking the medicines that you are worried about. If anything, Entacapone is coming off. So, the risk of side effect is comparable to what you are taking now.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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