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Gil Lieberman wrote:
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> Does anyone have guidelines for taking Tasmar with Sinemet CR,
> and Sinemet?
> For example:
> 1.Should Tasmar be taken simultaneously with Sinemet CR?
> 2.How does one know whether to reduce Sinemet CR and/or Sinemet when taking
> Tasmar?
> 3.How does one know if the Tasmar dosage is too much or too little?
> 4.If one takes three 100mg Tasmar pills,what is the best time to take it?
> 5.If one takes six 100mg Tasmar pills per day,is it better to spread the six
>   pills evenly over the day or is it better to take two pills three times a day,
>   and when during a day is best?
> 6.How long does the effect of the Tasmar last on the average?
> 7.What PD symptoms are most commonly helped?
> 8.What are common Tasmar and/or Sinemet over-dosage effects?
>
> Aliza's Neurologist has not offered guidelines.
> He is leaving it to Aliza to choose based on her symptoms.

I'll give you answers to most of your questions from my personal
experience, if you send your query to me direct (off-list). For the
most authoritative info, ask your pharmacist for a copy of the
"package insert" furnished by Roche, the drug's maker. Cheers,
Joe
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