Compare Dostinex vs. carbidopa / levodopa
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Treats Parkinson's disease.
Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) is the first choice treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Upsides
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- Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) is widely available as a regular pill, a quick dissolving pill or a liquid taken through a feeding tube.
- Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) is available in generic.
Downsides
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- Can make you very sleepy.
- Can stain your saliva, sweat and urine a dark color.
- Will lose its effect over time as your disease progresses.
- May need to be taken several times during day to control symptoms of Parkinson's disease
- May cause unusual cravings in some people.
Used for
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Acromegaly Erectile dysfunction Lactation suppression
- Puerperal Restless legs syndrome
- Idiopathic
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
Price
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Side effects
The Dostinex (Cabergoline) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
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- Falling asleep during the day
- Taking other medicines for Parkinson's
- High fever and confusion
- Stopping Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) suddenly
- Changes in behavior
- Lack of impulse control
- Taking other medicines for Parkinson's disease
- Changes in blood pressure and falls