How do members experience Carbidopa-Levodopa?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 15,725 2,269
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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 102
Moderate 442
Mild 728
None 1,132

Member evaluations

booksbykm

evaluated on Sep 29, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: None

SCRABBLE37

evaluated on Dec 14, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

parkinohio

evaluated on Jan 18, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: None