sticking out of tongue
swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
and poor muscle control
Know what to expect Some people may experience dyskinesia(involuntary movements) while taking Sinemet
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Levodopa The most potent medication for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is levodopa
Common Sinemet side effects may include: jerky or twisting muscle movements; headache, dizziness; low blood pressure (feeling light-headed); sleep problems, strange dreams;
It’s FDA-approved to treat these conditions in adults: Parkinson’s disease (PD)
Side Effects
Sinemet (carbidopa-levodopa) is a prescription medication used for Parkinson's disease treatment
Side effects include: vomiting; nausea; lightheadedness; appetite loss; low blood pressure; confusion; uncontrollable movements of the face, arms, legs, or torso ;
Mild side effects of Sinemet that have been reported include: blood pressure changes, which may be higher or lower than usual
Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) Feeling dizzy when you get up from sitting or lying down
These side effects may occur sooner and at lower dosages with Sinemet CR compared with
Levodopa is a dopamine replacement
Examples of the most common Sinemet side effects include: blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, dyskinesia, hallucinations, orthostatic hypotension, nausea, and vomiting
Dizziness
People who receive less than this amount are more at risk of side effects such as nausea and vomiting
Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, unusual dreams, or headache may occur
Increasing carbidopa is recommended to relieve nausea, and domperidone can be helpful if additional carbidopa is ineffective
inability to move the eyes
Side Effects
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements
Side effects — The most common side effects of levodopa are nausea, sleepiness, dizziness, and headache
Levodopa and carbidopa are the active drugs in Rytary