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Originally Posted by HMConsult
I have a concern that was expressed to me by my specialist. She says that there is a point where the carbodopa levodopa will not work (~10 years). I have been on the quick release and extended release for about 2 years and am concerned that if there is not a "new" drug or treatment found, Parkinson patients on this therapy will be in trouble. My physician for Parkinson's is well known in the state for both her work at the University of New Mexico and DBS treatment therapies. Has anyone else heard of this time limit placed on CD/LD therapies?
Jim
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i have read as little as 5 years and the neurologist i go to says that other drugs should be used for pd first for this reason and the literature i have read also says this. and you see people that have been on it forever wo problems. i would continue to inform yourself and dialog with your doctor.