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Carbidopa and levodopa

Carbidopa and levodopa

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Carbidopa|levodopa is an ear drop which is a kind of ears, nose, throat agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Dopamine affecting drug

Brands

Sinemet

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Confusion
Feeling anxious
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Mood changes
Headache
Mood swings
Loss of appetite
Bad dreams
Reduced appetite

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Slow movement
Rectal bleeding
Low blood pressure on standing
Hallucinations
Hypersensitivity
Dyskinesia
Compulsive behavior

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