Dad (89) is on week two of his introduction to Madopar, which I’m helping him with. I feel we maybe didn’t get enough information on how to do this. Just the dosage and when to uplift it, and that it shouldn’t be taken less than an hour before meals. Its been a bit trial and error. Ive been researching on line and now trying to ensure it is taken at about the same time everyday. He has to increase his dose every 3rd day. I’m finding on the 2nd day after an uplift his symptoms seem to escalate. He is on omeprazole and alendronic acid too, which Im a bit concerned may interfere with the levadopa.
Neurologist was seen 4th Jan and said will refer to a Parkinson’s Nurse but not heard from them yet. Sadly I suspect our rural location will be against us. I havent been able to access an altzheimers nurse for my mum either.