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Levodopa with carbidopa - oral

(lee-voh-doe-puh with kar-beh-doe-puh)

common brand names: Atamet, Sinemet

Simular Drugs : Carbidopa Levodopa, Carbidopa Levodopa, Carbidopa Levodopa

Carbidopa Levodopa Usage: this combination medication is used to treat symptoms about Parkinson's disease.

How to use Carbidopa Levodopa: Take this drug as directed. it may take a few weeks before full benefits of this tablet are observed. If you are changing from plain levodopa to it drug, levodopa must be discontinued for 8 hours before taking this combination drug. If stomach upset occurs, this medication may be taken with food or milk. Consult with you're doctor.

Carbidopa Levodopa side effects: may cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss about appetite, stomach upset, nausea, vision changes, or trembling about the hands. These should subside as your body adjusts to drug. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your physician. Notify you're pharmacist if you develop: vomiting, difficulty swallowing, difficulty urinating, uncontrollable movements (especially twitching of eyelid), chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, skin rash, mood or mental changes. can cause darkening of the urine or sweat. it isn't harmful & will disappear when the medication is stopped. may cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from seated or lying position. Change positions slowly & be careful on stairs. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're physician or healthcare professional.

Carbidopa Levodopa Precautions: this drug can cause false results with urine glucose testing in diabetics. Blood glucose testing should be performed instead. Tell some your healthcare professional if you have: glaucoma, history of skin cancer, breathing problems, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, endocrine disease, ulcers, depression, blood disorders. it drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare professional. Levodopa appears in breast milk. do not take this drug if you are breast-feeding.

Carbidopa Levodopa med interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking: medicine to treat depression or anxiety ('anti-depressants' or Valium-like drugs), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), phenytoin (Dilantin), iron vitamins, tablet to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), other drugs to treat Parkinson's disease, any other prescription or non- prescription drugs. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Carbidopa Levodopa Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat & muscle spasms.

Carbidopa Levodopa special notes: Be sure your healthcare professional knows your complete medical history & the tablets you are taking.

If you missed Carbidopa Levodopa dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered & take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Carbidopa Levodopa Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight & moisture. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Levodopa With Carbidopa