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Treats Parkinson's disease.

Used with other medicines for Parkinson's disease to boost its effect.

Treats Parkinson's disease.

Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa extended release) is the first choice treatment for Parkinson's disease.

Upsides
  • There are two different versions of Eldepryl (selegiline), a quick dissolving tablet and a regular tablet.
  • Eldepryl (selegiline) is one of the recommended medicines you can take along with carbidopa/levodopa if your Parkinson's disease is getting worse.
  • Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa extended release) is released over a long period of time in your body and can allow you to take fewer pills less frequently.
Downsides
  • You may have to limit the amount of cheese, smoked meat, and soy sauce you eat while taking Eldepryl (selegiline) since it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Can keep you up at night if you take it later in the day
  • Doesn't work by itself to treat Parkinson's disease.
  • Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa extended release) can make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how your body reacts to it.
  • Your saliva, sweat and urine may have dark color and stain your clothing while taking Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa extended release).
  • Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa extended release) will lose its effect over time. If you notice it wearing off sooner than you'd like, talk to your doctor.
  • Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa extended release) may cause unusual cravings in some people.
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Dosage forms
  • Pill
  • Dissolving tablet
  • Extended release
Price
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Side effects
11possible side effects
  • Skin irritation at the patch
    24%
  • Headache
    18%
  • Insomnia
    12%
  • Diarrhea
    9%
  • Dry mouth
    8%
  • Weight loss of at least 5%
    5%
  • Indigestion
    4%
  • Rash
    4%
  • Sore throat
    3%
  • Sinus infection
    3%
  • Weight gain of at least 5%
    2%
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15possible side effects
  • Difficulty controlling movements
    17%
  • Nausea
    6%
  • Hallucinations
    4%
  • Confusion
    4%
  • Dizziness
    3%
  • Depression
    2%
  • Urinary tract infection
    2%
  • Headache
    2%
  • Unusual dreams
    2%
  • Muscle spasms
    2%
  • Vomiting
    2%
  • Upper respiratory infection
    2%
  • Shortness of breath
    2%
  • Periods of immobility
    2%
  • Back pain
    2%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Increased blood pressure
    • Eating foods rich in tyramine, like soy sauce, fermented cheese and smoked meats
    • Taking cough and cold medicines like dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM), pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
  • Serotonin syndrome
    • Tricyclic antidepressants
    • Fentanyl
    • Tramadol
    • Buspirone
    • ADHD medicines
    • Triptans
  • Increased risk of skin cancer
  • Falling asleep during the day
    • Taking other medicines for Parkinson's
  • Low blood pressure
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  • Falling asleep during the day
    • Taking other medicines for Parkinson's
  • High fever and confusion
    • Stopping Sinemet CR (carbidopa / levodopa extended release) suddenly
  • Changes in behavior
  • Lack of impulse control
    • Taking other medicines for Parkinson's disease
  • Changes in blood pressure and falls
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