What is Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa?
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The combination of levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone is used for Parkinson's Disease. Levodopa is the precursor to dopamine, carbidopa slows the breakdown of levodopa, while entacapone improves the efficacy of levodopa.
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How do members experience Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 3,393 | 310 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 26 | 19 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 15 | 14 | |
| Improve mobility | 5 | 4 | |
| Tremor(s) | 5 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jerky movements | 36 | |
| Nausea | 17 | |
| Cramps in legs | 8 | |
| Dry mouth | 8 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | |
| Weight gain | 6 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 30 | |
| Moderate | 73 | |
| Mild | 82 | |
| None | 139 |
Member evaluations
browncat87
evaluated on Jan 01, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
rose5
evaluated on Sep 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
browncat87
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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