Common (1% to 10%): Dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, hiatal hernia, postoperative ileus, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal distension, dysphagia, flatulence
nausea, vomiting
Stalevo 75 Descriptions Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa combination is used to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes called shaking palsy
Medications taken for common non-motor
Applies to carbidopa / levodopa: enteral suspension, oral capsule extended release, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet extended release
Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as
nausea, upset stomach; headache, dizziness; sleep problems (insomnia), dreaming more than usual; dry mouth, burning feeling in your tongue; weight changes;
Tobacco and alcohol use
urge to have bowel movement
Loss of flexibility
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a very bad and sometimes deadly health problem that has happened when this medicine (carbidopa and levodopa orally disintegrating tablets) was stopped all of a sudden
All drugs may cause side effects
muscle aches
Carbidopa/levodopa, also known as levocarb and co-careldopa, is the combination of the two medications carbidopa and levodopa
In many people, carbidopa/levodopa is very effective in controlling the tremor of PD
This medicine works to increase and extend the effects of levodopa, and may help to slow the progress of
Can carbidopa/levodopa cause high blood pressure? Carbidopa/levodopa is unlikely to cause high blood pressure (hypertension)
Sinemet is available
The two medications working together enhance the therapy’s However, Levodopa alone can cause side effects
Benzodiazepines help treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia and can also cause mild dry mouth
75 mg of carbidopa, 75 mg of levodopa, and 200 mg of entacapone
Common (1% to 10%): Dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, hiatal hernia, postoperative ileus, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal distension, dysphagia
Carbidopa/levodopa should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water to enhance absorption
Gently remove the tablet from the bottle with dry The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is a treatment used for Parkinson’s disease (PD)
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor Some products may cause a dark red, brown, or black color to appear in your saliva, urine, or sweat
Can carbidopa/levodopa cause high blood pressure? Carbidopa/levodopa is unlikely to cause high blood pressure (hypertension)