Suggest Over The Counter Medication For Carbidopa

Posted on Fri, 8 Jan 2016

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Question : I am presently on Carbidopa -Levodopa for my Parkinson's , would there be any benefit to changing over to selegiline ?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take what prescribed.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. carbidopa levodopa combination and selegiline work the same and have same mechanism of action by increasing dopaminergic activity. Switching between two is not wise as former has higher penetration in blood brain barriers and has more ability to reach the brain. But both medications can be used in parkinsonism. if your doctor has prescribed carbidopa and levodopa i would suggest sticking to it. You may however discuss the possibilities of selegiline use or even its use in combination any time.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar