Carbidopa (Lodosyn)

Alternate Name: Lodosyn

Description: Lodosyn is prescribed for the treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The generic version of Lodosyn is carbidopa. On average, a supply of 100, 25 mg Lodosyn oral tablets cost about $2,757. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney, liver, or lung disease, a stomach ulcer, diabetes, thyroid problems, growth problems, heart disease, low blood pressure, or a history of heart attack, melanoma, or mental or emotional problems. This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for melanomaNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)Thoughts of hurting yourself, or suicidal thoughts This medicine may make you dizzy or suddenly fall asleep. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are taking this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests, including tests often used by people who have diabetes. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. This medicine might cause your saliva, sweat, or urine to become dark red, brown, or black. This may stain clothing but is otherwise harmless. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Vision problems, such as double or blurred vision

Food Warnings: Do not use carbidopa if you are using an MAO inhibitor or have used one within the past 14 days., Some medicines and foods can affect how carbidopa works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Blood pressure medicine, such as atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), lisinopril, metoprololIsoniazidMetoclopramidePapaverinePhenothiazine medicine, such as promethazine, chlorpromazine PhenytoinRisperidoneTricyclic antidepressant medicineVitamin supplements that contain iron, Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not eat high-protein foods while you are taking carbidopa., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are taking this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests, including tests often used by people who have diabetes., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., This medicine might cause your saliva, sweat, or urine to become dark red, brown, or black. This may stain clothing but is otherwise harmless., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.