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Frequently Asked Questions
Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa)
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Aug 14 2008
Q:I see that there are "drug interactions" with Sinemet and anti-depressants. How exactly is the term "interaction" being used in this context? Does it mean that certain anti-depressants may make Sinemet less effective? (PQ)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:How can I deal with or treat the fatigueShow Answer
which I constantly experience with my medication, Sinemet? (anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:I purchased a natural form of l-dopa extract and want to substitute it for my prescribed carbidopa/levodopa meds. Will this help me reduce the side effects? (JP)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the differences between dopaminergic drugs, dopamine agonists, COMT inhibitors, anticholinergics and MAO-B inhibitors? (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the advantages of using Sinemet versus the side effects or contrary indications? (CM)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:What are the most advanced and effective medications on the market for Parkinson's and how much do they cost? (GC)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My 84 year old father has had pd for ten years. He has been on the same dose of carb/levo 50/200 3 times a day, paxil 20 mil a day. He started having hallucinations 2 weeks ago. Very vivid of small animals and little people, he has macular degeneration, could this be the problem and not the medicines? I will add these hallucinations began in the hospital although he was not on narcotics after a 12 week stay from a dislocated shoulder leading to aspiration in surgery. Could this be a result of the trauma? He is otherwise mentally alert as he was before. Thank you so much for any suggestions. (anonymous)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:I have stomach pains when taking the Sinemet. I wear the patch along with this medicine because it's not strong enough by itself. I have talked to my doctor about this but he just says there is nothing that can be done. What can I do to continue to receive this medication without stomach pain?Show Answer
(anonymous)
Aug 14 2008
Q:What is the association between Parkinson's, melanoma, and levodopa, if any. No one in my family has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, but my mother had a melanoma removed (no recurrence) and I saw a reference to an association to PD and levodopa. Should I be concerned? (MC)Show Answer
Aug 13 2008
Q:I am taking both Sinemet and Sinemet CR. Sinemet is to be taken on an empty stomach and the CR with food. Why is this? Does with food mean at or immediately after a meal, or just with crackers or something similar? I am trying to follow the information from the pharmacist and am not sure h ow important the difference is. Thank you. (anonymous)Show Answer
