Indications

• Parkinson’s Disease (see Parkinson’s Disease, [[Parkinsons Disease]]): Carbidopa-Levodopa is the best medication for Parkinson’s disease

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Pharmacology

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Administration

• PO: ramp up dose slowly

Dose Adjustment

• Hepatic
• Renal

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Adverse Effects

Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects

• Anorexia (see Anorexia, [[Anorexia]]): common
• Nausea (see Nausea and Vomiting, [[Nausea and Vomiting]]): common

Neurologic Adverse Effects

• Dyskinesia
• Hallucinations (see Delirium, [[Delirium]])
• Headache (see Headache, [[Headache]])

Toxicologic Adverse Effects

• Serotonin Syndrome (see Serotonin Syndrome, [[Serotonin Syndrome]])

Other Adverse Effects

• Fatigue

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References

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