Carbidopa / levodopa for Parkinson's Disease User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Sinemet, Rytary, Crexont, Duopa, Dhivy, Atamet Parcopa
Reviews for Carbidopa / levodopa
- sha...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 30, 2020
Carbidopa / levodopa "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%."
- Cha...
- June 14, 2017
"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."
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take carbidopa levodopa to work?
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- mar...
- December 7, 2009
"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
"Carbidopa/levodopa seems to help with my balance and coordination."
- Anonymous
- February 15, 2018
"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."
- DOL...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 23, 2019
Carbidopa / levodopa "Rytary seems to work, but I have morning nausea."
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- ter...
- August 18, 2010
"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."
- Max...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 22, 2021
Carbidopa / levodopa "I have been okay on this. Now getting wear off quickly. But would recommend trying."
- ACE...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 26, 2023
"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 "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."