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Cheaper, Simpler, and Better: Tips for Treating Seniors With Parkinson Disease J. Eric Ahlskog, PhD, MD Mayo Clinic Proceedings Volume 86, Issue 12, Pages 1211-1216 (December 2011) DOI: 10.4065/mcp.2011.0443 Copyright © 2011 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions

FIGURE Example of a patient handout, outlining carbidopa/levodopa initiation and escalation. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2011 86, 1211-1216DOI: (10.4065/mcp.2011.0443) Copyright © 2011 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions