Information was received indicating that a patient was restarted on duopa using a smiths medical cadd-legacy duodopa ambulatory infusion pump after a new j peg had been inserted and had been off medication for one day.It was reported that "he became more tired since restarting duopa," and the patient's daughter had concerns the patient may have been getting too much duopa.Per reporter the "pump settings reviewed.All settings, continuous and morning dose, were decreased based on what is on file." per reporter the daughter subsequently inquired "if it ok to leave patient off of medicine for one day to see if symptoms improve and use oral medicine instead.Advised that this was okay, but to contact md to discuss." per reporter the daughter is working with the md concerning adjusting doses.
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