Carbidopa / levodopa for Parkinson's Disease User Reviews (Page 3)

• wv_...
• September 4, 2009

Carbidopa / levodopa "Overall was an effective drug for me, but had problems with it wearing off between doses."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2018

Carbidopa / levodopa "I took Sinemet for about a month, and while it lessened my uncoordinated hand movement, I fell into a very deep depression and was having panic attacks. As soon as I stopped taking it, I was better."

• mar...
• June 5, 2017

Carbidopa / levodopa "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."

• web...
• November 28, 2011

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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2025

Carbidopa / levodopa "The medication is more helpful than carbldopa/levodopa, but it is way too expensive. My insurance won't cover it, and I have to pay for it out of pocket."

• dia...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 18, 2025

"Have fatigue and insomnia. Have shaky hands. Been on it 3 years. Helped hands and gave a little bit of energy."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2025

Carbidopa / levodopa "Takes 45 min to kick in. Has a weird release over a long period of time. I take it every 3 hr. Last dose is at 6 pm, but I wake up at 6 am when it finally wears off."

• 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."