Carbidopa-levodopa CR is a prescription medicine approved to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of carbidopa-levodopa CR, including information on how it works and possible side effects.
Nausea, hallucinations, and confusion are among the most common side effects of carbidopa-levodopa CR. This eMedTV resource outlines other common side effects, as well as serious problems that may require immediate medical attention.
Carbidopa-levodopa CR uses include treating Parkinson and Parkinson-like symptoms. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further describes what carbidopa-levodopa CR is used for, including its off-label use for treating restless legs syndrome (RLS).
The recommended carbidopa-levodopa CR dosage is individualized for each person based on several factors. This eMedTV Web page discusses these factors that may affect your dosage and also provides some tips for when and how to take the medication.
Iron and antipsychotics are among the drugs that can potentially interact with carbidopa-levodopa CR. This eMedTV segment lists other medications that may cause drug interactions with carbidopa-levodopa CR, and describes the problems that may occur.
Carbidopa-levodopa CR may cause or worsen certain mental illnesses. This portion of the eMedTV library lists other precautions and warnings with carbidopa-levodopa CR to be aware of before starting the medicine, including who should avoid this drug.
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