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Carbidopa/Levodopa: A Winning Combination, Bridget Roberts
Carbidopa/Levodopa: A Winning Combination, Bridget Roberts
Bridget R. Roberts
David Robinson arrives at his healthcare provider’s office reporting gradual worsening of his Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Although his current medication has helped over the past 5 years, it has recently lost effectiveness despite dosage and frequency adjustments. The healthcare provider prescribes carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) to be used in combination with Mr. Robinson’s current treatment to decrease the signs and symptoms of his disease.