What is Levodopa-Benserazide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Levodopa-BenserazideBrand:
Levodopa is the precursor molecule to dopamine, an important neurotransmitter implicated in the underlying cause of Parkinson's disease. Benserazide is an additive which allows the levodopa to continue circulating in the body for longer.
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How do members experience Levodopa-Benserazide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 111 | 136 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 14 | 8 | |
| Multiple system atrophy | 5 | 10 | |
| Tremor in hands | 3 | 3 | |
| Improve mobility | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 4 | |
| Jerky movements | 4 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Tiredness | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 38 | |
| Mild | 36 | |
| None | 68 |
Member evaluations
asb
evaluated on Jun 06, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: None
juliaR
evaluated on Jan 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Nyklit Danmark
evaluated on Sep 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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