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Carbidopa / levodopa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Sinemet, Rytary, Dhivy, Parcopa, Duopa Atamet

Carbidopa / levodopa has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 92 reviews on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Carbidopa / levodopa

  • shaking...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 30, 2020

Rytary (carbidopa / levodopa) for Parkinson's Disease "Was having uncontrollable shaking and muscles movement. Started on Rytary 95mg two times a day. Working great for me. Have reduced shaking and over all muscles movement by about 90%."

10 / 10
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  • webbt...
  • November 28, 2011

Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa) for Parkinson's Disease "I started Sinemet 25/100mg and within 2 hrs my tremor stopped. I still get some but not as bad as before. My walking also improved."

7 / 10
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  • Alicia...
  • 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."

9 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Charlie
  • 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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  • marcie
  • 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."

10 / 10
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Are you taking this medicine?

  • 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."

1 / 10
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  • John...
  • December 28, 2011

Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa) for Restless Legs Syndrome "Watch out for increase in restless legs syndrome (augmentation) at higher doses. Info I found says should NOT be taken every day for RLS, not more than 3 times per week."

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More FAQ

  • DOLLIE
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 23, 2019

Rytary (carbidopa / levodopa) for Parkinson's Disease "Rytary seems to work but I have morning nausea"

5 / 10
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  • terry
  • August 18, 2010

For Parkinson's Disease "After many medications and several diagnosis, just after once day since I was put on this medication I feel like part of my life is regained."

10 / 10
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  • Mousey
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 31, 2020

For Parkinson's Disease "carbidopa/levodopa Seems to help with my balance and coordination"

7 / 10
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  • Leona...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 11, 2020

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I've taken this med for over 30yrs. It works!"

10 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • Maximum
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 22, 2021

Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) for Parkinson's Disease "I have been ok on this. Now getting wear off quickly. But would recommend to try."

10 / 10
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  • Kelso
  • October 16, 2016

For Restless Legs Syndrome "for several years I was prescribed Clonizephm? an opiate, had bad side effects and very addictive, a new Doctor took me off that drug and put me on Sinemet and has worked good for my RLS"

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  • Vixen
  • 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"

1 / 10
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  • Nohnny
  • 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"

10 / 10
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  • 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."

1 / 10
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