Carbidopa-Levodopa Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Constipation
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Headache
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Involuntary Eyelid Twitching

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Indigestion
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Twitching
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Heart Attack
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Accidental Falls
  • An Inability To Control Impulsive Behavior
  • An Ulcer Of The Duodenum
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Painful And Involuntary Movement Of The Eyes Called Oculogyric Crisis
  • Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
  • Rapid Deep Breathing
  • Suicidal Behavior
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Sore Throat
  • A Sudden Onset Of Sleep
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • An Increased Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Cough
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Gas
  • Grinding Of The Teeth
  • Hair Loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Hiccups
  • Hoarseness
  • Inflammation Of A Vein
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Leg Pain
  • Lockjaw
  • Memory Loss
  • Nervousness
  • Numbness
  • Taste Impairment
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss
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