Carbidopa / levodopa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Brand names: Sinemet, Rytary, Crexont, Duopa, Dhivy, Atamet Parcopa
Carbidopa / levodopa has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Carbidopa / levodopa
- mar...
- June 5, 2017
Carbidopa / levodopa for Parkinson's Disease "Terrible depression, mood swings, not helping. Tremors seem the same as before I was taking them. Might ask the doctor to stop giving it one more week. I have been taking it for 6 weeks."
- liz...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 19, 2015
Carbidopa / levodopa for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have to take more and more. It wears off fast. I also get constipated and itch like crazy from it!"
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- web...
- November 28, 2011
Carbidopa / levodopa for Parkinson's Disease "I started Sinemet 25/100 mg, and within 2 hrs, my tremor stopped. I still get some, but not as bad as before. My walking also improved."
- sha...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 30, 2020
Carbidopa / levodopa for Parkinson's Disease "Was having uncontrollable shaking and muscle movement. Started on Rytary 95 mg two times a day. Working great for me. Have reduced shaking and overall muscle movement by about 90%."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 17, 2013
For Restless Legs Syndrome "I'm just beginning to use this medication for restless leg syndrome. So far, I have noticed this will help me sleep at night."
- Cha...
- June 14, 2017
For Parkinson's Disease "After every dose, have 30 to 45 minutes of extreme tiredness and difficulty thinking. As time goes on, seems to be getting worse. Have not been able to get any answers."
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- mar...
- December 7, 2009
For Parkinson's Disease "All it took was one dose, and I could walk normally. Minimal side effects after 5 years on it."
- Mou...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 31, 2020
For Parkinson's Disease "Carbidopa/levodopa seems to help with my balance and coordination."
- Anonymous
- February 15, 2018
For Parkinson's Disease "Do not take this if you have a history of depression. My brother was on for 4 days and became more depressed and suicidal. He is only 55 and never has been suicidal in the past."
- ter...
- August 18, 2010
For Parkinson's Disease "After many medications and several diagnoses, just after one day since I was put on this medication, I feel like part of my life is regained."
- DOL...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 23, 2019
Carbidopa / levodopa for Parkinson's Disease "Rytary seems to work, but I have morning nausea."
- Max...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 22, 2021
Carbidopa / levodopa for Parkinson's Disease "I have been okay on this. Now getting wear off quickly. But would recommend trying."
- Anonymous
- January 10, 2012
For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have had restless legs syndrome for over 15 years. It has gotten worse over the years, but with my doctor increasing my medication, my symptoms have been, for the most part, under control."
- Leo...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 11, 2020
For Restless Legs Syndrome "I've taken this med for over 30 yrs. It works!"
- Joh...
- December 28, 2011
Carbidopa / levodopa for Restless Legs Syndrome "Watch out for an increase in restless legs syndrome (augmentation) at higher doses. Info I found says it should NOT be taken every day for RLS, not more than 3 times per week."
- Kel...
- October 16, 2016
For Restless Legs Syndrome "For several years, I was prescribed Clonazepam, an opiate. Had bad side effects and was very addictive. A new doctor took me off that drug and put me on Sinemet, and it has worked well for my RLS."
- Vix...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 22, 2022
For Restless Legs Syndrome "Have had RLS since I was 17 years old. Used Pexola since 2005. I ran out of meds. Carbilev was prescribed. Sorry, no effect, my RLS just increased."
- Noh...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 4, 2021
For Restless Legs Syndrome "I've tried several levels of Mirapex and found that 3 tablets of Sinemet works best for me."
- ACE...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 26, 2023
For Parkinson's Disease "Didn't control my restless leg syndrome. I had uncontrollable itching. May work for people not on several medications."
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Carbidopa / levodopa for Restless Legs Syndrome "It is working great for me, and unlike other medications, it is not a controlled drug nor addicting."