Parkinson’s disease patients, like any other patient, may take an overdose of their prescribed medicines either accidentally or intentionally. A drug dose that is high enough to cause harmful effects on the body is considered as an overdose.

Taking more than his prescribed dose of any medicine can affect each individual differently and the effect will also depend upon the type of medicine ingested as well as the quantity. Varying effects may be seen when the medicine is combined with other drugs, alcohol, or if it is taken along with food or on an empty stomach.
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