Research Article

Real-World Experience with Carbidopa-Levodopa Extended-Release Capsules (Rytary®): Results of a Nationwide Dose Conversion Survey

Table 3

CD-LD IR to CD-LD ER dose conversion ratio.

n (%)

Based on total daily CD-LD IR dose (n=44)
2x CD-LD IR dose35 (80)
2.1–2.4x CD-LD IR dose5 (11)
>2.4x CD-LD IR dose1 (2)
Depends on CD-LD IR dose3 (7)

Based on individual CD-LD IR dose (n=18)
2.5–2.9x CD-LD IR dose9 (50)
3x CD-LD IR dose5 (28)
3.1–3.5x CD-LD IR dose0
Depends on CD-LD IR dose4 (22)

CD-LD = carbidopa-levodopa; IR = immediate-release; ER = extended-release.