It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain, a substance which helps manage body movements and coordination
Improves the daily “on” and “off” times compared to oral carbidopa-levodopa 2
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Patients taking this formulation can expect longer duration of action and fewer doses per
5 mg/50 mg Tablets (carbidopa/levodopa) Sinemet improves the signs of Parkinson’s disease
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The immediate-release (short-acting) form of carbidopa/levodopa is usually taken 3 or 4 times each day, while the extended-release (long-acting) form is typically taken 2 to 4 times each day
This leaflet was last revised in August 2023
Side Effects
The symptoms of Parkinson’s appear when dopamine levels become too low
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Update: this story was updated on 24 August 2022, after an update on Sinemet packaging changes
If you have had Parkinson’s more than five years, in many cases the CR (extended release) tablets offer little to no advantage over standard regular release for many people
Sinemet tablet Uses or Indications : Sinemet tablet is prescribed for these uses : Parkinson’s disease (PD)