Parkinson (levodopa) medication - Medtick

Parkinson (levodopa) medication

What is it?

  • Levodopa (Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR)

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

  • Parkinson medication: This can lead to worsening of restless leg symptoms that occurs after starting a dopaminergic medication to treat restless leg (Augmentation).
    • It can take normally month to years to develop – always use the most lowest effective (dopamine agonist or long-acting dopamine agonists) dose for treatment and/or consider regular trials of dose reduction or frequent drug holidays.
    • Treatment with dopamine agonists has a well-established association with impulse control disorders, including pathological gambling, binge eating, and hypersexuality.

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