What is Carbidopa-Levodopa CR?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Carbidopa-Levodopa CRBrand:
A controlled release preparation of carbidopa/levodopa formulated to release a lower, smoother dose of medication. It is sometimes taken last thing at night in order to maintain dopamine levels throughout sleep and into the morning.
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How do members experience Carbidopa-Levodopa CR?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 333 | 174 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 40 | 18 | |
| Improve mobility | 15 | 10 | |
| Slow movement (bradykinesia) | 6 | 1 | |
| Tremor in hands | 6 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jerky movements | 13 | |
| Vivid dreams | 10 | |
| Fatigue | 8 | |
| Nausea | 7 | |
| Amber colored urine | 4 | |
| Back pain | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 12 | |
| Moderate | 31 | |
| Mild | 39 | |
| None | 125 |
Member evaluations
margie99
evaluated on Apr 11, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
borderslass
evaluated on Aug 02, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms at night: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
ozzieartist
evaluated on Feb 05, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: None
- Side effects: None
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