Why is the use of Levodopa delayed in the treatment of the early stages of Parkinson's disease?
A. To avoid drug-food interactions that may occur
B. To avoid having to use multiple medications
C. To delay the onset of movement disorders that occur with levadopa over time
D. To avoid the development of drug tolerance to levodopa over time
Answer: C
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