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L-Dopa always given with a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor. Never prescribe L-Dopa alone. Impulse control disorders with loss of control - involves eating, sexuality, gambling. Patients and carers should be warned
Name | Starting Dose | Frequency | Route |
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Madopar (L-Dopa 50 mg + Benserazide 12.5 mg) | 62.5 mg | 2-4 times per day | PO |
Madopar (L-Dopa 50 mg + Benserazide 12.5 mg) | 125 mg | 2-4 times per day | PO |
Madopar (L-Dopa 50 mg + Benserazide 12.5 mg) | 250 mg | 2-4 times per day | PO |