sinemet
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What is sinemet?
Generic Name: carbidopa-levodopa
Other Brand Names:
Carbidopa-Levodopa, Atamet, Carbidopa-Levodopa CR, levodopa-carbidopa, Parcopa, Sinemet CR
Levodopa is converted to a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Symptoms
of Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels dopamine in the brain. Levodopa is turned into
dopamine in the body.
Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take
effect.
The combination of carbidopa and levodopa is used to treat Parkinson symptoms such as
muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control.
Carbidopa and levodopa is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide
poisoning or manganese intoxication.
Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
Posts on sinemet (294)
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- Dec 01, 2008
Is Amantadine as likely to cause nausea as Sinemet?
Thank you!
Amantadine - side effects - Neurology Community
- Oct 23, 2008
hello there:
I'm an user from other forum, but since it has worked so well for me in the p...
