Lodosyn is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, describes the effects of Lodosyn, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Bothersome but usually not dangerous Lodosyn side effects include gas, fatigue, and flushing. This eMedTV article lists other bothersome (but not serious) side effects of Lodosyn and also explains which side effects may require medical attention.
Lodosyn is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV archives explores Lodosyn uses in more detail, describes how the medication works, and explains whether it may be used in children or for off-label purposes.
Your Lodosyn dosage will be determined based on your current dose of levodopa and other carbidopa products. This eMedTV page explains how Lodosyn dosing works in more detail and lists the maximum daily carbidopa dose recommended for most people.
Medications that could lead to Lodosyn drug interactions include phenytoin, isoniazid, and MAOIs. This eMedTV Web page provides a more complete list of medicines that may cause levodopa (and therefore Lodosyn) drug interactions.
Lodosyn (with levodopa) can cause or worsen mental illnesses, due to its effects on dopamine. This eMedTV article offers other Lodosyn warnings and precautions, and includes important information on who should not use this particular product.
It is not known what to expect from an overdose of Lodosyn (carbidopa), as it is always taken with levodopa. This eMedTV article lists reported symptoms of a levodopa overdose and describes various treatments that are available for a Lodosyn overdose.
It is generally recommended that pregnant women avoid taking Lodosyn (carbidopa). This eMedTV page offers more a more in-depth look at Lodosyn and pregnancy, including information on why the drug was given a pregnancy Category C rating by the FDA.
It is currently not known whether Lodosyn (carbidopa) passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV page includes more information on Lodosyn and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if the drug is used while breastfeeding.
There are currently no generic Lodosyn (carbidopa) products licensed for sale. This eMedTV segment explores why drug companies have not chosen to manufacture generic Lodosyn and explains the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."
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