At 03:28 PM 10/1/97 -0400, you wrote:
>There should be no problem in taking the generic drug especially when
>she is starting with it early in treatment. Most generics are identical
>and are often made on the same production line as the "brand name"
>drugs. Occasionally there will be a question about bioavailability with
>a particular drug but even that is controlled for if she sticks to the
>same generic.
>
>Also Sinemet is a combination of Carbidopa and levodopa. The carbidopa
>(given to prevent metabolism of the levodopa before it gets to the
>brain) is the first number and levodopa dose the second.
>
>Charlie
>
>Kathy Barras wrote:
>>
>> Mom started taking Sinemet 10/100 3x per day about 3 weeks ago. When I
>> had the prescription filled the pharmacy asked if generic would be ok?
>>
>> Any comments/opinions on Sinemet vs. generic(whatever that may be)?
>>
>> Also, what does 10/100 represent?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Kathy Barras cg mom(73/3 weeks)
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>CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D.
>Middleton, WI
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sorry doctor after 25yrs of pd no generic for me. as my
nero and all doctors i talked tosays no. no generic for pwp.
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