Stalevo is a prescription drug licensed to treat Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Stalevo, explains how it works, offers general dosing information for the medication, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Common side effects of Stalevo include nausea, dizziness, and abdominal pain. As this eMedTV page explains, most people tolerate the drug well, but may begin to develop serious Stalevo side effects over time, such as seizures or severe muscle pain.
Stalevo is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV library discusses Stalevo uses in more detail, describes how the medication works, and explains whether it is used off-label to treat other conditions.
The maximum Stalevo dosage (for Stalevo 200 mg) is six tablets per day. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosing guidelines for the other three strengths of Stalevo. Dosing tips and precautions are included in this article as well.
MAOIs, phenytoin, and certain antibiotics could cause drug interactions with Stalevo. This page from the eMedTV site lists other medications that may cause Stalevo drug interactions and explains what may happen when these medications are combined.
You should not take Stalevo if you have narrow-angle glaucoma. This eMedTV article lists other people who should not take Stalevo. Warnings and precautions on the potential side effects or complications that may occur are also included.
A Stalevo (carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone) overdose may cause restlessness, nausea, or insomnia. This eMedTV resource describes other potential symptoms of a Stalevo overdose and explains the treatment options that are available.
Animal studies indicate that Stalevo (carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone) may cause problems during pregnancy. This eMedTV page offers more details on Stalevo and pregnancy, and explains what problems occurred when the drug was given to pregnant animals.
It is currently not clear if Stalevo (carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone) is compatible with breastfeeding. This eMedTV page includes more information on Stalevo and breastfeeding, and explains what may happen if the drug passes through breast milk.
Stalevo (carbidopa-levodopa-entacapone) is not yet available in generic form. This eMedTV article explains when generic Stalevo may become available in the United States and explores the potential dangers of buying so-called "generic" Stalevo.
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