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Levodopa is commonly used in the treatment of parkinson's disease.
Levodopa can cross blood-brain barrier and is decarboxylated to dopamine, thus increasing dopamine levels in the brain. With higher availability of dopamine, dopamine receptors in brain is stimulated.
Nausea and vomiting, Palpitations, Depression, Hallucinations, Involuntary movements, GI bleeding
It is not advised to consume alcohol with Levodopa. Taking Levodopa with alcohol may worsen the side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hallucinations and palpitations.
Levodopa may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable even with the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Levodopa is excreted in breast milk. Limited human data suggests that Levodopa does not cause significant risk to the baby but may affect the production of breastmilk
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Levodopa may cause side effects such as nausea or hallucinations, all of which could affect the ability to concentrate and drive.
Levodopa should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. It may increase the serum creatinine phosphokinase levels and leads to acute renal failure. Dose adjustment of Levodopa may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Levodopa should be used with caution in patients with liver disease because it may increase your liver enzyme levels. Dose adjustment of Levodopa may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
