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Medicines carbidopa + entacapone + levodopaQuestion & answer

carbidopa + entacapone + levodopa · Medicine question

Should I mention it before surgery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Tell the surgical and anaesthetic teams because interruption of Parkinson’s treatment requires planning.

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