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I've been taking carbo/levodopa 25-100 mg, 2 tablets, 3x daily. If I take a 50-200 mg CR tablet in the morning, would dinner time or a little later in the evening be best to take the second dose for the day?
As Jeanne stated, you need to ask your neurologist. I hate it when a doctor says " take 2 times a day or 3 times day" and does not give you any specific times to when you should take the medication. If your neurologist does not call you back today, call your Pharmacist. Since this is a new dosage, they should have told you when to take the medication at the time that you picked up your prescription.
Since you WERE taking the medication THREE (3) times a day, at what times were you taking the medication?
Usually when the medication is taken THREE (3) times a day, the first dose is usually taken at breakfast time at 8 AM , the second dose is taken at 2 PM, and the third dose is taken at 8-10 PM with a minimum of 6 HOURS BETWEEN DOSES.
Now that you are taking the 50-200 mg CR tablets TWICE a Day, the medication should be 10-12 hours apart. So if you take the first dose in the morning, at 8 AM, then the second dose could be taken between 6 - 8 PM. If you MISS a dose, DO NOT make up for the missed dose if the next dose is to be taken within the next 2 hours.
Because you have decreased the number of times that you are taking the medication, you might notice that the medication seems to be "wearing-off" as you get close to the time for the next dose. That is why you want to take the medication at regular intervals between doses.
If you have gastric irritation or upset stomach after taking the medication, you can eat some food shortly after taking the medication. However, you need to avoid high-protein meals just before or just after taking the medication as the protein can impair the levodopa's effectiveness.
These guidelines are from a pharmacy drug book, but you need to clarify the times with your doctor.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I hate it when a doctor says " take 2 times a day or 3 times day" and does not give you any specific times to when you should take the medication.
If your neurologist does not call you back today, call your Pharmacist. Since this is a new dosage, they should have told you when to take the medication at the time that you picked up your prescription.
Since you WERE taking the medication THREE (3) times a day, at what times were you taking the medication?
Usually when the medication is taken THREE (3) times a day, the first dose is usually taken at breakfast time at 8 AM , the second dose is taken at 2 PM, and the third dose is taken at 8-10 PM with a minimum of 6 HOURS BETWEEN DOSES.
Now that you are taking the 50-200 mg CR tablets TWICE a Day, the medication should be 10-12 hours apart. So if you take the first dose in the morning, at 8 AM, then the second dose could be taken between 6 - 8 PM. If you MISS a dose, DO NOT make up for the missed dose if the next dose is to be taken within the next 2 hours.
Because you have decreased the number of times that you are taking the medication, you might notice that the medication seems to be "wearing-off" as you get close to the time for the next dose. That is why you want to take the medication at regular intervals between doses.
If you have gastric irritation or upset stomach after taking the medication, you can eat some food shortly after taking the medication. However, you need to avoid high-protein meals just before or just after taking the medication as the protein can impair the levodopa's effectiveness.
These guidelines are from a pharmacy drug book, but you need to clarify the times with your doctor.
I hope this new dosage will be very successful for you!