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Is Sinemet A Safe And Effective Alternative Of Carbidopa?

I was diagnosed with PD about two years ago, after elbow and lower back injuries from a purely accidental fall on an icy driveway did not improve. I am now 90 years old, but the only previous indication had been loss of sense of smell ten years ago, ascribed by my then current provider to a prescription medication (Lipitor) side effect. I have now been taking first two, then three half-pills of Carbidopa/Levodopa 25/100mg daily, resulting in no major changes of mental ability and stooping/shuffling movement, also treated with exercise. Again I had to change providers this month and was now instructed to take three WHOLE pills daily, with a new prescription for Sinement 25/100 #270. I just wish to verify confidentially that this Sinement version is a Carbidopa/Levodopa medication of the proper strength and will be safe to use as instructed. For some reason the website could not recognize this inquiry. Thank you for your assistance.
Thu, 31 Jan 2019
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Hi,

First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, sinemet seems to be a safe option and can be taken.

Carbidopa is already present in Sinemet with another medicine which ensures its penetration in the brain without perioheral destruction.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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Is Sinemet A Safe And Effective Alternative Of Carbidopa?

Hi, First of all it s sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, sinemet seems to be a safe option and can be taken. Carbidopa is already present in Sinemet with another medicine which ensures its penetration in the brain without perioheral destruction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician