Levodopa + Benserazide
Information about Levodopa + Benserazide
Levodopa + Benserazide Uses
Levodopa+Benserazide is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
How Levodopa + Benserazide works
Levodopa + Benserazide is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Benserazide which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Benserazide is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.
Common side effects of Levodopa + Benserazide
Dryness in mouth, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache, Abnormal dreams, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Involuntary muscle movement, Gastrointestinal disturbance
Available Medicine for Levodopa + Benserazide
MadoparAbbott
₹3461 variant(s)
Expert advice for Levodopa + Benserazide
- You have been prescribed Levodopa + Benserazide to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- It can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
- Reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking the medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Levodopa + Benserazide can make you very sleepy.
- When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly, as the medication may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. It may result in a serious syndrome that causes fever, stiff muscles, unusual body movements, sweating, and confusion.
- Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.