Carbidopa Questions

Are seizures a side effect of Carbidopa/Levodopa?

After having a seizure (1st time) and ending up in the hospital ER, all tests were negative but the dr. mentioned that the seizure could be due to medication side effects of medication interactions. ...

Posted 2 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

I am a 74 year old male whio has been diagnosed with Parkinson' for the last 7 yrs and who's?

... speaking ability has dramatically declined in the last 3 yrs. It is difficult to chew food with or without dentures in place and also swallowing. I take Carbidopa-Levo (1 1/2 pills 4X a day) and ...

Posted 21 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Misdiagnosed Parkinsons - what are long-term consequences of taking carbidopa/levodopa & azilec?

Posted 10 Dec 2011 • 0 answers •

Does carbidopa-levodopa and ambien come in a liquid form?

Posted 12 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Restless Legs Syndrome - Has anyone ever taken bentztropine for Restless Legs? Did it help?

Any side effects? My med is not working, (carbidopa/levadopa).I need a change, but my Insurance only covers about 4 generics. Need help, have severe RLS day and night

Posted 9 Aug 2011 • 2 answers •

Carbidopa/Phentermine/Antidepressant Combination-Please HELP!! :)?

Right now, I am 50+ lbs. overweight. In 2 years, I had lost over 100 lbs. with the help of the lap band, but it had to be removed in Mar., b/c it had slipped and created holes in my stomach. My Dr. ...

Posted 8 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Can gabapentin be taken with parkinsons meds i.e,carbidopa/levadopa, azilect, mirapex?

Posted 31 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Martin has Lewy Bodies from Parkinsons Disease, he is on Carbidopa , Aricept, Azilect, Effexor?

Seroquel, Comtan and vitamins, D, Folic Acid, B12. He has become combative and sometime violent, danger to his caretakers and himself. What to do?

Posted 22 Feb 2011 • 3 answers •

Do patient routinely complain about esophageal discomfort after taking Levodopa /Carbidopa?

Posted 14 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

Stalevo 100 - What is the ratio of carbidopa, levadopa and entacapone in the stalevo pill?

Stalevo comes in differing dosages.

Posted 7 Oct 2010 • 1 answer •

Mirapex (.25 mg) twice daily vs carbidopa 10/levodopa 100mg once daily?

I am taking mirapex twice daily for RLS with good results. will carbidopa 10/levodopa 100mg, once daily, provide the same results?

Posted 25 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Why do I throw-up when taking carbidopa Levadopa with out food?

Posted 17 May 2010 • 1 answer •

Are headaches common when taking carbidopa for parkinson like symptoms?

My mother has been on the drug for over a year and now is experiencing headaches nearly every night. I'm trying to rule out this script as the culprit. I getting very nervous that something ...

Posted 25 Jan 2010 • 2 answers •

Is Carbidopa Levodopa available to be used intravenously? Patient cannot take anything orally?

Patient has Parkinson Disease and a stomach blockage that prevents her from having solid food.

Posted 31 Oct 2009 • 1 answer •