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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