Sinemet 10-100 (Oral)

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Restless leg syndrome and Sinemet 10-100 by linda galindo from mason city,iowa 03/17/2007

Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Sinemet 10-100 (Oral)

Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) Medication Classification

LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA (By mouth)

Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) Brandname

Sinemet CR, Sinemet 10-100, Sinemet 25-100, Sinemet 25-250

Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Carbidopa (kar-bi-DOE-pa), Levodopa (lee-voe-DOE-pa) Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as shaking, stiffness, and slow movement.

When To Not Use Sinemet 10-100 (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to levodopa or carbidopa, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.

How Should You Use Sinemet 10-100 (Oral)

Tablet, Long Acting Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
• Take this medicine on an empty stomach. You may eat shortly after taking this medicine to avoid stomach upset.
• Do not chew or crush the extended-release (Sinemet CR®) tablets. Swallow them whole with a full glass of water.
If a dose is missed:
• Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
• Skip the missed dose if your next usual dose is less than 2 hours away. Continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) Storage

Store Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Sinemet 10-100 (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Avoid taking vitamin B6 or eating large amounts of foods that contain this vitamin (such as liver, fish, whole-grain cereals, peas, and beans).

Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) Warnings

• Talk to your doctor before taking if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have asthma, emphysema or other lung diseases, heart disease, glaucoma, liver or kidney disease, stomach ulcers, or mental problems.
• Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without first asking your doctor.
• This medicine may make you drowsy. Be careful while driving a car or operating machinery.
• To avoid dizziness from this medicine, stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Sinemet 10-100 (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Unusual behavior, mood changes
• Uncontrolled body movement
• Fast heartbeat
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting positions
• Blurred vision
• Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, dry mouth
• Constipation, diarrhea, trouble urinating
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping, nightmares
• Pink or red colored urine, dark colored sweat or saliva