Carb Levo

My dad was just prescribed carb-levo for Parkinsons, I am not at all happy after reading about the side effects of the drug. Does anyone have any information they can give me. Thank you so much. Deborah ## Carbidopa + Levodopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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I started taking the extended release carb/levo at night a couple days ago. I am wondering how long until it takes effect. I have dystonia and I want the symptoms to stop. I used to take immediate release, but it made me nauseous. I am also wondering if I start taking it in the morning would my symptoms reduce at a quicker rate? Will it make me nauseous? ## Hi Lettie, It is important to note that all medications (especially these prescription ones) can effect each individual differently, so I or anyone else would be unable to answer that specific question, regarding whether or not it will reduce your symptoms at a quicker rate or if it will make you feel nauseous. Unfortunately the only way to know is to actually try it. I did locate some dosage and administration information that may b...

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I am having difficulty obtaining generic carb-levo myla.Who produces this drug? ## Help, John! How are you? The medication you're looking for is actually Carbidopa Levodopa, it's most commonly used to treat Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism. Learn more Carbidopa Levodopa details here. The myla that you listed just stands for the manufactured Mylan and is not part of the drug name, which also answers your question or who manufactures it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my insurance ran out and I am on disability now how can I get help with my carbo levo script it is expensive ## For many medications there are coupons that are supplied by your doctor or pharmacy, when they receive them from the drug representatives. I would suggest contacting your local pharmacy first to see if they have any for this drug. Another thing you can do is search on google for various coupon sites. I've seen at least a handful of them by typing in "prescription drug coupons". Other than that I personally don't know of other methods to save money on this medication. There may be some sort of support group(s) online that helps needy people get their prescriptions for next to nothing; but I have only heard this and have not yet verified it. It may be worth while...

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small yellow with number 539 on one side and insignia on other side ## The pill in description marked R 539 is Carbidopa + Levodopa (25 mg - 100 mg). Carbidopa + Levodopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I need to take one carb/levo pill qevery two hours and two at bedtime and everytime I wake up so my body doesn't jerk and and make me unvolentarely move . I need to keep moveing all the time or i'm really like I have a empty chest . It's very hard to describe but I won't be able to keep this up...

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What is carb/levo the generic for ## Carbidopa + Levodopa is the generic name. There are of course other brand names such as Sinemet, which include these two ingredients. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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My husband was dx with Parkinson's disease and was Rx Carb/Levo to reduce his tremor. After 3 days no change was noted, and the shaking slightly increased. Maybe the Dx is wrong. ## My mother is taking carb/levo 25-100mg four times a day. This past several weeks she has been seeing things that are not there, not sleeping at night, and not wanting to eat. is this normal for her to be doing on this drug. she is 83 years old and she has just gotten worst in the past several weeks. she has been to the doctor and he says she is in the last stage of this disease Parkinsons. she has just came down hill so fast and i need to know if this all is normal. She is barely sleeping at night and when she is, she is having nightmares all during the night. We are looking for a skilled nursing facilit...

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Green (scored) 93 294 ## The pill in description is Carbidopa + Levodopa (25 mg - 250 mg). Carbidopa + Levodopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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Drug Index

Carbidopa/levodopa, also known as levocarb and co-careldopa, is the combination of the two medications carbidopa and levodopa.[1] It is primarily used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but it does not slow down the disease or stop it from getting worse.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] It can take two to three weeks of treatment before benefits are seen.[2] Each dose then begins working in about ten minutes to two hours w...

Are there certain foods I should not take with carbo-levo? Should I take it with meals? ## From what I've read, the combination of Carbidopa + Levodopa can be administered with food to reduce the likelihood of nausea; however, it should be noted that using multivitamins or minerals together with levodopa may decrease the effects of your medication. Additionally, a high-protein diet may also reduce its absorption and overall efficacy. That said, it might be best to take this medication by itself or in between meals, to help avoid any chance of it not working as effectively as it should. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Carbidopa + Levodopa Details I hope this helps!

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Can Carbo/levo ER 50/200 gives me hallucinations? ## Hallucinations are in fact a possible side effect of this drug. You can view a detailed list of all the possible side effects of this drug, by clicking on the link below and scrolling down to the section called "other possible side effects"... If it becomes too serious of a problem, I would suggest contacting your doctor about adjusting the dosage for you.

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does carb/levo er tab nter react with mucinex fast max dm max ## Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between the active ingredients in Mucinex fast max and Carbidopa + Levodopa; deeming them safe to take together. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. I hope this helps to answer your question!

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use for parkinson's disease ## I believe the medicine you are refering to is Carbidopa + Levodopa, brand name Sinemet ## Carbidopa + Levodopa is indicated in the treatment of the symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans), post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and symptomatic parkinsonism. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## what is Carb/Levo 25 -100MG ## Ralpha, Carbidopa + Levodopa is an immediate-release formulation of carbidopa-levodopa that is designed to begin release of ingredients within 30 minutes. It is important that Carbidopa + Levodopa be taken at regular intervals according to the schedule outlined by the physician. Plea...

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Take Carbolevo with what products? ## Hi Alex, Based on my research, Carbidopa/Levodopa should be taken by mouth, usually 3 to 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. If you have been taking Levodopa without any Carbidopa and are taking this combination for the first time, wait at least 12 hours after your last dose of Levodopa before taking the them together. Carbidopa/Levidopa can be taken with a light snack to help decrease nausea, however you should refrain from taking it with high-protein snacks because they may prevent absorption. If you take any supplements that contain iron, be sure to take them hours before/after your dose because Iron can reduce the amount of Carbidopa and Levodopa available to the body. Learn More: Carbidopa + Levodopa Details I hope this helps!

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i take levo/carb 25/100 one pill every three hr a day my doctor told me to take one pill 50/200 ER generic for sinement 50/200 CR before go to sleep. iwant to know the defrence betwen ER VS CR you think it works i do not have get up every three hr to take pill i have a low BP problem so he rocmend me to take les strong pill which is 25/100 please advise ## There is no difference between ER and CR. The ER stands for extended release and the CR stands for Controlled Release, both of which are just different ways of saying that it's a time release formulation of the medication. Learn more Sinemet details here. Are there any other questions?

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My husband has been taking carb/levo 25/250 and his doctor has increased his pills to 6 a day. His burry vision has increased and blood pressure drops, is this too much medicine? ## Hello, Sharon! How are you? According to the NIH and FDA, it is normal for side effects to recur or worsen, when someone's medication dosage is raised. He may also experience nausea, confusion, hallucinations and painful urination. And this medication can be used in amounts up to 8 tablets a day, so he is still under the maximum daily dosage. Has there been any improvement, yet? Has his doctor been consulted about the issue? ## Does apo levocarb cause you to pass gas a lot? ## It could, most medications can cause that. However, it could also be due to something the person is eating. Thus, it is advisable...

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what is the color? any numbers? ## Once a medication is available in generic form, it is manufactured by many different companies and each will have their own imprint codes, so there is no way to describe them all. ## I am taking > Carbidopa-levo er. my new refill is not like the first. These are yellow round ,( like Tums) with RP 103 printed on one side. Was a mistake made or is this really the right medicine?

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What are the risks of combining these two drugs with LUMIGAN, ELIPTIC AND DUOTRAN (prescribed for glaucoma)? ## Hello, Colleen! How are you? Generally, they all increase the effects of each other, thus the dosages should be carefully calculated by your doctor and they should be monitoring you regularly to stave off any problems. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I need to know who is the manufacturer of this medication? My dad uses this medication for Parkinson's related tremors. ## How long does it take for carbo/levo to get into your system and take effect? Is this a time released medication? ## In regards to the first question for anyone looking for information in the future: Without knowing more details, such as the markings on them, there is no way for anyone to tell you who the manufacturer is, since this is a generic that is made by several different companies. Thus, if that's the information you need, you'll have to include more details in your post, preferably any markings that are on the tablets. As to how long it takes to start working, most tablets take about 15 to 20 minutes, once ingested. However, it will take about 4...

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what should i look for when taking carb/levo iam on alot of mediciations for lupus and seizure. ## I can't tell you anything regarding them in relation to the other medications, without knowing what they are. However, from Carbidopa and Ledidopa, the side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dystonic movements and dizziness. You can read more about it here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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