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Ervin,
Good question and not a simple answer. The pills are CR by virtue of their ability to disolve slowly and therefore they are absorbed more slowly.  The physical characteristics of the tablet are important.  I would presume that taking 2 25-100 tabs would not be absobed exactly with the same pattern as 1 50-200 but whether it would make a difference in how it acts -  I do not know.  Perhaps you can check with the drug company or possibly one of the pharmacists on the List eg Michel Margosis.

Charlie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ervin McCarthy 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2000 10:44 AM
  Subject: Sinemet


  A question about Sinemet.  The doctor gave me a prescription for
  50/200CR four times a day.  If I use up the remainder of my Sinemet
  25/100CR two pills to equal the 50/200 C. R will that have the same effect? it may seem like a dumb question but I have a lot of 25/100CR left.  Thanks for any information.