A patient diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD) begins treatment with levodopa/carbidopa. After several months of therapy, the patient reports no change in symptoms. The provider will implement what action?

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If there is no change in symptoms after several months of levodopa/carbidopa therapy, it may indicate that the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease should be reevaluated, as this medication is typically effective in managing PD symptoms.

A Patient Diagnosed with Parkinson Disease (PD) Begins Treatment with Levodopa/carbidopa