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
ozzieartist
evaluated on Dec 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for walking problems: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
youngonsetpd
evaluated on Jan 22, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: Mild
p
pd research advocate
evaluated on Jul 21, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: None
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