Sinemet CR
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Sinemet CR?
Generic Name: carbidopa-levodopa
Other Brand Names:
Carbidopa-Levodopa, Atamet, Carbidopa-Levodopa CR, levodopa-carbidopa, Parcopa, Sinemet
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.
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