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high bloodpressure and levodopa

My dr put me levodopa but also has me on bloodpressure meds. I read levodopa lowers bloodpressure and was wondering if anyone knows if this is okay to take these together.  I forgot to ask the pharmacist,
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    There is a potential of an interaction but it would depend on the specific medication and dosage and only your doctor would be aware of the clinical specifics They have a physician's only database where they could access the information. If you have specific concerns you could call them about this.
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