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Does Increased Dose Of Carbidopa Levodopa Help To Treat Involuntary Jaw Movement?

My husband has Parkinson s. He has developed a new symptom. His jaw is clamping together and he doesn t feel like he has control over it. It is also involuntarily moving. While eating, he very often bites his lip. Could a higher dose of carbodopa levodopa help?
Fri, 8 Sep 2017
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it is common can consult treating doctor for any change of treatment.higher dose of carbidopa may help
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Does Increased Dose Of Carbidopa Levodopa Help To Treat Involuntary Jaw Movement?

it is common can consult treating doctor for any change of treatment.higher dose of carbidopa may help