What is Carbidopa?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Carbidopa is a dopamine agonist. It is generally given with levodopa in the treatment of parkinsonism to enable a lower dosage of levodopa to be used and a more rapid response to be obtained and to decrease side effects.
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How do members experience Carbidopa?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 25 | 30 | |
| Nausea | 22 | 18 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 4 | 7 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | 1 | |
| Ataxia (lack of coordination) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jerky movements | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Constant tiredness | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Insomnia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
J_Marley
evaluated on Dec 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for nausea: Major
- Side effects: None
Shaky Paws Grampa
evaluated on Dec 10, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for abdominal bloating: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
scooter78666
evaluated on Feb 09, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Slight
- Side effects: None
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