It acts as a replacement for the chemical Dopamine in the brain, which is what causes Parkinsons
Most doctors try to postpone starting patients on levodopa as long as possible, because the drug tends to lose effectiveness over time
Levopoda normally remains beneficial for around 5-7yrs before the drug stops working for patients
As Parkinson is a progressive disease, the benefits of each dose become shorter, with a wearing off of benefit before the next dose
This is one of the reasons from studies that doctors decide to try leave patients as long as possible before starting the medication
Since Levopoda was released onto the market over 40 years ago it is still the