L-dopa is most effective:

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L-dopa is most effective in the early to intermediate stages of Parkinson's disease. This is because in the later stages, there is a reduction in dopamine-producing cells in the brain, which can limit the effectiveness of L-dopa. Additionally, there can be side effects such as dyskinesia with long-term use of L-dopa, which can be more problematic in the later stages of the disease. L-dopa is effective for both males and females, and there is no evidence to suggest that it is more effective for either the very young or the very old.

L-Dopa Is Most Effective