What is Carbidopa-Levodopa?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Carbidopa-LevodopaBrand:
Levodopa is a dopamine precursor used to treat the movement disorder symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Carbidopa is often included with levodopa-containing drugs in order to boost its efficacy by slowing down the metabolism of dopamine.
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How do members experience Carbidopa-Levodopa?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 15,729 | 2,270 | |
| Multiple system atrophy | 312 | 66 | |
| Restless legs syndrome | 169 | 74 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 120 | 91 | |
| Dystonia | 96 | 51 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jerky movements | 165 | |
| Nausea | 153 | |
| Drowsiness | 48 | |
| Constipation | 34 | |
| Headaches | 28 | |
| Dry mouth | 21 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 102 | |
| Moderate | 443 | |
| Mild | 728 | |
| None | 1,132 |
Member evaluations
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nmb
evaluated on Apr 20, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: None
J_Marley
evaluated on Feb 03, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
egaspar
evaluated on Jan 03, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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