Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa (Cont.)

Dosing Information for Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa

The dose of orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • How you respond to orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa (especially if you develop severe or intolerable side effects)
  • Other medications you are taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
 

Drug Interactions With Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa

Orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa can potentially interact with a number of other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa).
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa?

People who take too much orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa may experience symptoms such as:
 
If you happen to take too much orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Parcopa Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;