Carbidopa Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, GTP-CH Deficiency, Parkinsonian Tremor. carbidopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, GTP-CH Deficiency, Parkinsonian Tremor. Lodosyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Seizures. May also be prescribed off label for Migraine Prevention, Benign Essential Tremor, Parkinsonian Tremor. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full carbidopa side effects document. |
See the full Lodosyn side effects document. |
See the full zonisamide side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all carbidopa prices |
View all Lodosyn prices and generic prices |
View all zonisamide prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Zonegran | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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2 hours |
2 hours |
63 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with carbidopa:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Lodosyn:
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A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with zonisamide:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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April 25, 1977 |
April 25, 1977 |
March 27, 2000 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.