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Learn about the common usage, side effects and recommended Dosage of Generic Carbidopa-levodopa
Common usage of Generic for Carbidopa-levodopa
Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa is an Anti-Parkinson's Agent used to treat Parkinson's disease. Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa can help correct an imbalance of chemicals in the brain caused by Parkinson's disease. Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa will not cure Parkinson's disease, but will help to control the symptoms. Probable Side Effects of Generic for Carbidopa-levodopa
Like most medications, Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa can cause some temporary side effects. It is pertinent to note that Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa side effects cannot be anticipated. If they continue it is imperative that you contact your doctor immediately.
The most common Side Effects of Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa are anxiety, confusion, or nervousness, dark color (brown, red, or black) of saliva, urine or sweat, headache
loss of appetite, muscle twitches, nausea /vomiting, nightmares, trouble sleeping, unusual tiredness or weakness.
Some of the most serious Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa side Effects include difficulty passing urine, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), mental depression, mood changes such as aggressive behavior or hallucinations, stomach pain, uncontrolled movements of the mouth, head, hands, feet.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa.
Recommended Dosage of Generic for Carbidopa-levodopa
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of Generic Carbidopa-levodopa
Adults
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa for Parkinson's disease is,
For clients not receiving levodopa, initially 1 tablet of 10 mg carbidopa/100 mg levodopa t.i.d.-q.i.d. or 25 mg carbidopa/100 mg levodopa t.i.d.; then, increased by 1 tablet q 1-2 days until a total of 8 tablets/day is taken.
For clients receiving levodopa, dosage should be about 25% of prior levodopa dosage (levodopa dosage is discontinued 8 hr before carbidopa/levodopa is initiated); then, adjust dosage as required.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Any medication should be taken with the prior counsel and direction of your health care provider. It is important to discuss Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa dosage and Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa Side effects with your doctor. Certain basic lifestyle changes, moderation or abstinence in the case of alcoholic beverages and a regular exercise regimen will go a long way in improving your quality of life.
This website Drug Information is to be solely used as an information resource and should never be used to replace contact with your licensed health care provider.
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