Levodopa/Carbidopa (Generic Sinemet®) Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions
• Levodopa/Carbidopa (Generic Sinemet®) combination is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning.
• Parkinson's symptoms, including tremors (shaking), stiffness, and slowness of movement, are caused by a lack of dopamine, a natural substance usually found in the brain.
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Generic Sinemet®) Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning
• The most common side effects of Carbidopa/Levodopa (Co-Careldopa) are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, nervousness, nightmares, headaches, weakness and drowsiness.
• Notify and inform your doctor immediately if you experience other effects that are not listed here and are affecting you.
• Inform your doctor your medical history and all the medications you are currently on and have previously taken.
• You should know that your saliva, urine, or sweat may become a dark color (red, brown, or black). This is harmless, but your clothing may become stained.
• Bupropion (Generic Wellbutrin®) can lose its effect completely over time or only at certain times during the day.
• Call your doctor if your Parkinson's disease symptoms (shaking, stiffness, and slowness of movement) worsen or vary in severity.
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Generic Sinemet®) Dosage and Administration
• The regular and orally disintegrating tablets are usually taken three or four times a day. The extended-release tablet is usually taken two to four times a day.
• Do not take more or less or take more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Important
• Levodopa and carbidopa controls Parkinson's disease but does not cure it. It may take several months before you feel the full benefit of levodopa and carbidopa.
• Continue taking even if you feel well and don’t stop without talking to your doctor, if you suddenly stop, you could develop a serious syndrome that causes fever, rigid muscles, unusual body movements, and confusion.
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