Lodosyn Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Lodosyn

Patients with Parkinson's might have an increase in risk for getting skin cancer. Talk to your doctor about any unusual changes in your skin or moles.
Signs of a serious allergic reaction to Lodosyn are having a hard time breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face or mouth, and hives on the skin.
If you experience an abnormal heartbeat, seizures, or lose control of parts of your body get medical attention immediately.
Unexplained changes to your behavior or mood, depression, and suicidal thoughts are adverse reactions to Lodosyn. Talk to your doctor immediately if you observe these changes.
Contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you are constantly nauseated, or have persisting vomiting or diarrhea.

Common Side Effects of Lodosyn

You may experience constipation, a darkening of urine or sweat, mild nausea, a decrease in appetite, dry mouth, and vomiting after taking Lodosyn.
Talk to your doctor if you experience muscle twitches, hand tremors, blurred vision, or unexplained fatigue.
Taking Lodosyn may cause you to become dizzy, drowsy, confused, and anxious. Try not to do anything that requires your full attention, such as driving when you experience these side effects. It can also lead to insomnia or nightmares.

Warnings & Recalls for Lodosyn

Lodosyn Warnings

While taking Lodosyn, lower the amount of protein in your diet. High levels of protein can decrease the body's ability to absorb Lodosyn.
If you are taking iron supplements, separate them from Lodosyn as much as possible.
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of eye problems, respiratory problems, heart conditions, liver or kidney disease, mental disorders, ulcers, seizures of skin cancer.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding you should only take this medication if it is absolutely needed.

Lodosyn Drug Interactions

When taken with or near MAO inhibitor medications a potentially fatal interaction my happen.
Talk to your doctor if you should continue rasagiline or selegiline treatments while taking Lodosyn.
Consult your doctor if you are taking levodopa, high blood pressure medication, an antidepressant or antipsychotic, metoclopramide, phenytoin, papaverine, or a tryptophan.

Lodosyn Treatment and Use

Lodosyn | Carbidopa, when combined with Levodopa, is used as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease or symptoms that are similar to symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. On its own, Lodosyn has no effects on Parkinson’s symptoms and must be combined with Levodopa for adequate results.

How does Lodosyn work?

Lodosyn is an enzyme blocking compound that can reduce some side effects of Levodopa while enhancing its effects. In the bloodstream, Lodosyn prevents the body from breaking down Levodopa, allowing it to move away from the bloodstream where it can cause some minor side effects. This allows more Levodopa to enter the brain and do more effective work against symptoms of Parkinson’s.

Lodosyn Dosage Information

Dosage of Lodosyn is variable on your condition and any previous response to treatment. Together with Levodopa, Lodosyn should be taken orally with a full glass of water or food. To achieve the greatest benefit from this medication, you should take it regularly.

If you were taking Levodopa prior to taking Lodosyn, your doctor may decrease your dosage of Levodopa to lessen your risk of side effects from an increased level of dopamine. Your first dose of Lodosyn should be taken at least twelve hours after your last dose of Levodopa.

Do not stop Lodosyn treatment without talking to your doctor about a gradual decrease in dosage first. This can make some symptoms worse.

Other Names for Lodosyn

Brand name:

Lodosyn

Generic name:

Carbidopa