Parkinson’s Disease (NAPSA)—For the one anda half million Americans whosuffer from Parkinson’s disease, the sim- plest of daily routines can be a struggle. Symptomsof the disease, such as tremorsand difficulty moving, can makegetting out of bed in the morning, getting a glass of water and even taking needed medication a challenge. The good newsis that now there is a neworally disintegrating form of the common treatment for Parkinson’s, carbidopa-levodopa, that gives patients easier access to their medication. Parcopa”™(car- bidopa-levodopaorally disintegrating tablets) comes in the same strengths and has the same dosage schedule as conventional carbidopalevodopatablets. The pleasant-tasting Parcopatablets dissolve on your tongue and can be swallowed without the need for water, so patients can easily take them anytime, anywhere. For instance, those who experience morningrigidity can take Parcopa in bed when they wake up to help get morning routinesstarted. So if you or someone you know is looking for a simpler, more convenient way to take your medication, talk to your doctor to find out if Parcopais right for you. For more information about Parcopa, visit www.Parcopa.com. The most common side effects include involuntary movements and nausea. Each 10/100 mg and each 25/100 mgorally disintegrating tablet contains phenylalanine 3.4 mg; each 25/250 mgorally disintegrating tablet contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg.
