Sinemet CR is a prescription drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This eMedTV page describes other Sinemet CR uses, explains how the drug works, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment with Sinemet CR.
Sinemet CR is primarily used for treating Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This eMedTV page takes a closer look at these Sinemet CR uses, including a detailed description of how the medication works and its off-label use to treat RLS.
Some of the most common Sinemet CR side effects include nausea, hallucinations, and confusion. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of Sinemet CR, as well as serious side effects that you should report to your doctor (like seizures).
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended Sinemet CR dosage for the treatment of Parkinson's disease must be individualized for each person. This article discusses the factors that may affect your dosage and provides some tips for taking the drug.
When iron, amitriptyline, or certain other drugs are taken with Sinemet CR, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that can cause Sinemet CR interactions and describes the risks associated with combining these medicines.
You should not take Sinemet CR if you have narrow-angle glaucoma or use certain medications. This eMedTV resource contains other Sinemet CR warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before using this medication.
This eMedTV article explains that people who take too much Sinemet CR (carbidopa-levodopa CR) may experience vomiting, confusion, and other symptoms. This page lists other Sinemet CR overdose symptoms, as well as possible treatment options.
It is not known if it is safe to take Sinemet CR (carbidopa-levodopa CR) during pregnancy. This eMedTV page describes the complications that the medication may cause in a fetus and explains what to do if you are taking Sinemet CR and pregnancy occurs.
One of the components in Sinemet CR (carbidopa-levodopa CR) does pass through breast milk. This eMedTV page takes a further look at Sinemet CR and breastfeeding, explaining how this medication may affect a woman's ability to successfully breastfeed.
This eMedTV page explains that there is a generic Sinemet CR (carbidopa-levodopa CR). This page lists the available strengths of this generic medicine and explains how the FDA has determined that generic Sinemet CR is as good as the brand-name drug.
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