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What Are The Side Effects Of Carbidopa Levodopa?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Question: carbidoplevodopawould like to know about side efects
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (23 minutes later)
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Most common side effects may be umpleasant but these are not serious and include: nausea, sleeping problems, minor dizziness or headache. It may also cuase discolored saliva or urine.
Other side effetcs myb be mor eserious but are much less common. most problematic can be inreased drowsiness or sudden episodes of falling asleep during the day so if this happens even once,you shouldnt drive car or similar activities. Allergic reaction and other serious neurologic side effects are rarity. In every case, this medicine should be taken if there is more benefit than cost and your doctor should decide it in consultation with you, WUsh you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards

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What Are The Side Effects Of Carbidopa Levodopa?

Brief Answer: Hi and welcome ot HCM Detailed Answer: thanks for the query. Most common side effects may be umpleasant but these are not serious and include: nausea, sleeping problems, minor dizziness or headache. It may also cuase discolored saliva or urine. Other side effetcs myb be mor eserious but are much less common. most problematic can be inreased drowsiness or sudden episodes of falling asleep during the day so if this happens even once,you shouldnt drive car or similar activities. Allergic reaction and other serious neurologic side effects are rarity. In every case, this medicine should be taken if there is more benefit than cost and your doctor should decide it in consultation with you, WUsh you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards