Carbidopa/levodopa is the mainstay of treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is currently the most effective medication available for PD. Over time, many formulations of this medication have been developed which can make it confusing for people who are trying to understand which version of the medication is best for them. These APDA resources can help you better understand what this medication is, why it works, the different formulations available, and much more.
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In July 2025, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) hosted movement disorder specialist Dr. Eleni Okeanis Vaou for a discussion on how climate and extreme weather impact people living with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Vaou highlighted that rising global temperatures, heat waves, and severe cold aren’t just environmental concerns, they can also influence Parkinson’s symptoms, how well medications work, and a person’s overall well-being. This webinar is part of the APDA’s “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.
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In January, movement disorder specialist Eleni Okeanis Vaou, MD, was the guest speaker for an episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts on the different formulations of carbidopa/levodopa available. Carbidopa/levodopa continues to be the gold standard of treatment for the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can be very effective in controlling the stiffness and slowness that are characteristic of PD. Knowing the differences between the different formulations and understanding why you are prescribed a specific formulation over another can be confusing. With new and more formulations of carbidopa/levodopa available, physicians can offer more personalized treatment approaches.
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The Stanford APDA Information & Referral Center and Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach invite you to attend the next webinar in our series of conversations with Parkinson’s caregiver authors. Next week, Tuesday, December 10, 2:30-4pm PT, join us for our talk with Lois Kelly, author of “Slow Loss, a Memoir of Marriage Undone by Disease.” Lois will share her experiences and lessons learned as a caregiver for her husband with Parkinson’s and dementia. There will be time for some audience questions.
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On Friday, October 25, at 1pm Stanford neurologist Mitchell Miglis, MD, will speak about “Sleep Issues in Parkinson’s Disease.” This presentation will be recorded and posted to the Palo Alto Parkinson’s support group webpage.
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