Orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa is prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa, including information on its other uses, how it works, and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV segment explains, people can develop significant and possibly intolerable side effects of orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa. This page outlines some of the bothersome and serious side effects of the medication.
This eMedTV resource explains that, in general, orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa is used for treating Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms that are caused by other factors. This medication can also be used off-label to treat RLS.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses the factors that may affect your orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa dosage (such as other medications you are taking). This page also gives suggestions on when and how to take this medication.
Certain drug interactions with orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa can raise your risk of side effects. This eMedTV page lists the drugs that can negatively interact with orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa, such as MAOIs and antipsychotics.
This eMedTV article provides a list of important precautions and warnings with orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa, including information on who should avoid the drug. This page also explains what to tell your doctor before starting treatment.
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