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dungvv
Asked May 2018
It was supposed that I have Parkinson's symptoms that make my movements slow, tremors and slight shrink. Can I adjust my medication?
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I drink one piece 250 mg dopa. Can I increase the dose up to 1.5-2 piece of dopa? Namely 500mg.
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yes
05/14/2018 09:21:29
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May 2018
Dungvv, you would need to contact your doctor and ask him/her if it is ok to increase your dosage.
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Seconded. Do not change anything without your doctor's approval.
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