If she is at the debate, she’ll be pumped full of drugs and rest that hold off the attacks. Overdosage is an issue, and so is its duration of effectiveness.
For levodopa
http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/levodopa-oral-route/proper-use/DRG-20064498
For Parkinson’s disease:
For oral dosage form (tablets):
Adults and teenagers—At first, 250 milligrams (mg) two to four times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 8000 mg (8 grams) a day.
Children up to 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For levodopa and carbidopa combination
For Parkinson’s disease:
For oral tablet dosage form:
Adults—At first, 1 tablet three or four times a day. Your doctor may need to change your dose, depending on how you respond to this combination medicine.
Children and teenagers—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For oral extended-release tablet dosage form:
Adults—At first, 1 tablet two times a day. However, you may need to take more than this. Your doctor will decide the right dose for you, depending on your condition and the other medicines you may be taking for Parkinson’s disease.
Children and teenagers—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.