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Side effect(s) of Levodopa


Review the side-effects of Levodopa as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.

  Central Nervous System
- Decreased attention, memory loss, nervousness, abnormal dreams, sleeplessness, headaches, weakness, dark-colored sweat, increased sweating, fatigue, dizziness, lighteadedness, and faintness.

  Miscellaneous
- Muscle spasms, palpitations and rapid heartbeat.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Levodopa

Levodopa(Dopar) generic is an antiparkinson agent, relieves some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement. It also may improve your gait, posture, swallowing, speech, handwriting, vigor, alertness, and sense of well-being and may control excess salivation and seborrhoea (oily, crusty, scaly skin). Levodopa is also used to relieve bone pain caused by cancer and to control pain caused by shingles.


Trade Names for Levodopa

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International :


Dopar
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