Comparing Carbidopa / Levodopa vs Sinemet
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Prescription only
Carbidopa/levodopa is a medication that may be used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Available as immediate-release tablets, extended-release tablets, and extended-release capsules... View more |
Prescription only
Sinemet is a medication that may be used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease that is available in three different strengths: Sinemet 25/100, Sinemet 25/250, and Sinemet 10/100. Dyskinesias... View more |
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| More about Carbidopa / levodopa | More about Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) | ||||||||||||||||
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Carbidopa / levodopa has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 92 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Sinemet has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 30 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: carbidopa / levodopa side effects in more detail. |
See also: Sinemet side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all carbidopa / levodopa prices |
View all Sinemet prices |
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| Atamet, Crexont, Dhivy, Duopa, Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet | Other carbidopa / levodopa brands include: Atamet, Crexont, Dhivy, Duopa, Parcopa, Rytary | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The 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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2.3 hours |
2.3 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. |
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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. |
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A total of 489 drugs are known to interact with carbidopa / levodopa:
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A total of 489 drugs are known to interact with Sinemet:
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May 02, 1975 |
May 02, 1975 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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