L-Dopa Oral Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • mood changes
  • depression
  • aggressive behavior
  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • mental status changes
  • excessive nausea
  • excessive vomiting
  • difficult or painful urination
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • confusion
  • nightmares
  • constipation
  • muscle twitching
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • nervousness
  • anxious feelings
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • involuntary eyelid twitching
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • dry mouth
  • discolored sweat
  • difficulty sleeping
  • low energy
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • decreased appetite
  • headache
  • diarrhea
  • abnormal color of urine
  • generalized weakness
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
  • high blood pressure
  • an ulcer of the duodenum
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

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