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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness And Unsteady Gait?

I have a resident that takes Carbidopa-Levodopa q 4hrs. She is very (buggy eyed and sleeps all the time. No one else seems to think anything of this. Her gait is very unsteady. Per her daughter and her they demanded this med to be given q 4hrs. Im looking for other interactions with all her meds like baclofen. Not sure but think she needs to be assessed. I m a nurse by thye way.
Fri, 26 May 2017
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Dear Nurse, based on your history looks like the parson is suffering from Parkinson's Syndrome. it is a very debilitating condition. Its very nice of you to show concern. I must suggest that the patient should continue her medication and follow up with a Physician.

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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness And Unsteady Gait?

Dear Nurse, based on your history looks like the parson is suffering from Parkinson s Syndrome. it is a very debilitating condition. Its very nice of you to show concern. I must suggest that the patient should continue her medication and follow up with a Physician. I hope I have answered your question and wishing you and your patients good health.