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My Mom (75) has been taking 100MG of carbidopa/levodopa three times per day, before meals for the last several years. Her symptoms are "tip toeing" and loss of dexterity, no tremor etc. Lately, after two stays in the hospital (broken hip and impacted bowel) since April 1 she has been having trouble sleeping. At first I thought it was just getting off the pain killers she was on while in the hospital and rehab center, but she says she gets real "antsy" and her legs feel all crawly and she has to get up and walk around. When I ask the dr if she may need an adjustment in her meds, he says she is taking the right dosage now. My question, is 300mg per day the top of the dosage or should she be able to take more? She lives in an assisted care facility and they pass out the meds before meals, can this be having an affect on the strength? What to do for a sleepy mom? Thanks. Sherry