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How to Take Levodopa and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The usual initial dosage is 0.5 g to 1 g daily, divided into two or more doses with food.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and Levodopa should not be given concomitantly; known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Levodopa

This medication is an antiparkinson agent, relieves some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Levodopa

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