Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) Pros and Cons
- Carbidopa and levodopa are the first choice medications for treating patients with Parkinson’s disease.
- They are available in many dosage forms and dosage strengths for convenience and ease during the dose adjustment period.
- This medicine is available in a lower-cost generic version.
- You need to take carbidopa and levodopa multiple times a day.
- This medicine can make you very sleepy, causing sudden sleepiness during regular daily activities.
- Carbidopa/levodopa may not work well for people with advanced Parkinson’s disease.
- Concomitant therapy with other drugs can lead to interactions and adverse effects.
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