SOME FACTS --SIMPLY PUT --ABOUT PARKINSONS DISEASE AND THE MAIN MEDICATION FOR IT
( SUFFERED BY HILLARY)
The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease .
Parkinson's symptoms, including tremors (shaking), stiffness, and slowness of movement, are caused by a lack of dopamine, a natural substance usually found in the brain.
Levodopa is in a class of medications called central nervous system agents. It works by being converted to dopamine in the brain.
Carbidopa works by preventing levodopa from being broken down before it reaches the brain. This allows for a lower dose of levodopa, which causes less nausea and vomiting.
Levodopa and carbidopa may make you drowsy or may cause you to suddenly fall asleep during your regular daily activities. You might not feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep.
Alcohol can make the side effects from levodopa and carbidopa worse.
THIS DRUG SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN BY A PRESIDENT AND HERE IS WHY!
Some people who took levodopa and carbidopa developed gambling problems or other intense urges or behaviors that were compulsive or unusual for them, such as increased sexual urges or behaviors.
LIKE THE DESIRE TO DECLARE WAR ON THE ENTIRE WORLD AND PUSH THE RED BUTTON
SIDE EFFECTS OF PARKINSONS MEDICATION!
Levodopa and carbidopa may cause side effects
dizziness
loss of appetite
diarrhea
dry mouth
mouth and throat pain
constipation
change in sense of taste
forgetfulness or confusion
nervousness
nightmares
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
headache
weakness
unusual or uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, face, head, neck, arms, and legs
fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
increased sweating
chest pain
depression
thoughts of death or killing oneself
hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
hoarseness
difficulty swallowing or breathing
hives
weakness, numbness, or loss of sensation in the fingers or feet
bloody vomit
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
IF THE CATHETERIZED URINE BAG OVERFLOWS OR THE DEPENDS GET TOO FULL...
While taking levodopa and carbidopa, saliva, urine, or sweat may become a dark color (red, brown, or black). This is harmless, but your clothing may become stained.
BAD GENETICS--SHE'S INBRED
iThose with phenylketonuria (PKU, an inherited condition in which a special diet must be followed to prevent mental retardation), should know that the orally disintegrating tablets contain ASPARTAME that forms phenylalanine.