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Q: Sinemet and Parkinson's Disease

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 9th, 2006

Is it best to start on Sinemet or "hold off" .

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 8th, 2007

Health Insurance Answer A423

Sinemet is a combination of levodopa and carbidopa. This medicine is used for treating Parkinson’s disease. The choice of medicine(s) and dosage is strongly individual. You can consult your neurologist on whether or not to start Sinemet or wait and hold off.

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