Lodosyn
Generic name:carbidopa [ kar-bi-DOE-pa ]
Drug class:Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
What is Lodosyn?
Lodosyn is used with another medicine called levodopa to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness or tremors.
Lodosyn and levodopa are also used to treat Parkinson-like symptoms caused by taking certain medicines or by exposure to poisonous gases or minerals such as carbon monoxide or manganese.
Lodosyn is only used in combination with levodopa and has no effect when used alone.
Lodosyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Lodosyn if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Lodosyn if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
nausea and vomiting while taking levodopa;
heart disease, high blood pressure;
liver or kidney disease;
a stomach or intestinal ulcer;
glaucoma; or
depression, mental illness, or psychosis.
People with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma). Ask your doctor about skin symptoms to watch for.
It is not known if Lodosyn will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using Lodosyn.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Lodosyn?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as direc...
