Parameter

Conventional therapy (n = 20)

Levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel continuous administration (n = 20)

p-value

Anosmia

11 (55%)

12 (60%)

0.343

Constipation

13 (65%)

14 (70%)

0.027

Orthostatic hypotension

12 (60%)

9 (45%)

0.752

Restless legs syndrome

12 (60%)

10 (50%)

0.527

Sleeping disorders

11 (55%)

16 (80%)

0.027

Hypersalivation

11 (55%)

7 (35%)

0.527

Mental disorders

12 (60%)

16 (80%)

0.011

Urinary incontinence

7 (35%)

14 (70%)

0.752