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 . Mr. Lacy is a 65-year-old man diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) five years ago. His disease has progressed over the years, and it is recommended that he be treated with levodopa.  Q3. What is levodopa, and how is it used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease? What are the adverse effects of levodopa that might be expected in this patient?  Q4. What drug is most commonly combined with levodopa and why?  Q5. What other drugs can be used for the treatment of PD? A 50-year-old man has developed depression after the death of his wife. He is prescribed venlafaxine (Effexor XR) 75 mg PO once a day.  Q6. How does venlafaxine differ from tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)? What adverse effects might this patient expect with venlafaxine?

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