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Dopar is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease including tremors (shaking), stiffness, and slowness of movement. It may also improve your gait (walk), posture, swallowing, speech, handwriting, vigor, alertness, and sense of well-being and may control excess salivation and seborrhea (oily, crusty, scaly skin). Dopar is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Dopar comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth. Dopar usually is taken several times a day. Your doctor may instruct you to take a small amount at first and then to increase your dose gradually to allow your body to adjust to this drug. You may have to take Dopar for several months before you feel its full effect. Dopar may be taken for a long time to treat Parkinson's disease. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Dopar exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Dopar suddenly without talking with your doctor. Sudden stoppage can cause symptoms of Parkinson=s disease to return. If you are unable to swallow the tablets or capsules, you may crush the tablets or empty the contents of the capsule and mix in fruit juice just before taking the dose. |