Robert,
Sinemet = Carbidopa + Levodopa
Stalevo = Carbidopa + Levodopa + Entacapone
(stalevo: "the combination of entacapone, carbidopa, and levodopa provided longer control of PD symptoms compared with carbidopa and levodopa alone.")
So if you are on Stalevo, you won't take Sinemet at the same time since you're already taking the same chemicals.
It takes me about 30-45 minutes for stalevo to start working on an empty stomach and stop my tremor.
Good luck, Jean
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Originally Posted by rd42
I usually take my first dose after I have a cup of oatmeal, sometimes before. This morning I tried it on an empty stomach, it's been 25 minutes and I have noticed no change in tremor or dystonia(my dominant symptom).
I know you titrate up with Stalevo, but in regards to L-Dopa, you don't build up a reserve with the medication, right?
I haven't started Sinemet yet.
Thanks for the pointer, I will continue to take Stalevo on an empty stomach and see if there are any changes in my symptoms. I could use the relief 
Robert |