What is Levodopa-Benserazide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Levodopa-BenserazideBrand:
Levodopa is the precursor molecule to dopamine, an important neurotransmitter implicated in the underlying cause of Parkinson's disease. Benserazide is an additive which allows the levodopa to continue circulating in the body for longer.
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How do members experience Levodopa-Benserazide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 111 | 134 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 14 | 8 | |
| Multiple system atrophy | 5 | 10 | |
| Tremor in hands | 3 | 3 | |
| Improve mobility | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 4 | |
| Jerky movements | 4 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Tiredness | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 37 | |
| Mild | 35 | |
| None | 68 |
Member evaluations
Aussie Blue
evaluated on Mar 30, 2025
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
rmabey
evaluated on Apr 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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cosar
evaluated on Jul 26, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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