Did a PD knowledgeable dr suggest this dose & the time frame for taking?

What about the huge gap of time after the 4 pm does wears off?
Is it an extended release /controlled release or?

From what I know with my dad , he has to keep to regular timed doses day & night. To keep the dopamine level fairly constant..
2 years ago he could make it all night til morning dose, but now in the middle of night he needs a dose.

His dose usually kicks in 20-30 minutes after taking it, longer if with a heavy or protein meal. Protein slows / disrupts absorption.

How bad were your symptoms before any med?
Perhaps the dose is too low, or mis diagnosed, or the med just may not work for you.. but it is pretty much the base main med for most..

Keep in communication with your doctor..sometimes it takes trial & error to find the best combo of meds per person.