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Carbidopa-Levodopa CR Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Half Sinemet CR, Sinemet CR, Syndopa CR
See also:
Carbidopa-Levodopa
What is Carbidopa-Levodopa CR? A controlled release preparation of carbidopa/levodopa formulated to release a lower, smoother dose of medication. It is sometimes taken last thing at night in order to maintain dopamine levels throughout sleep and into the morning.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons Taken
231 patients in the community are taking or have taken Carbidopa-Levodopa CR.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat Parkinson's | 166 | 71% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 15 | 6% |
| Other | 8 | 3% |
| Slowness | 4 | 1% |
| Mobility | 2 | <1% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | <1% |
| Restless Leg Syndrome | 1 | <1% |
| Memory problems | 1 | <1% |
| Tremors | 1 | <1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | <1% |
| General health | 1 | <1% |
| Dry mouth (xerostomia) | 1 | <1% |
| Don't know | 1 | <1% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR.
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| 0 mg Daily | 25 mg As needed | 50 mg As needed | 200 mg As needed | 0.75 mg Daily | 1 mg Daily | 50 mg Monthly | 3 mg Daily | 3 Daily | 4 mg Daily | 4.5 mg Daily | 5 mg Daily | 6 mg Daily | 6 other Daily | 10 mg Daily | 25 mg Daily | 30 mg Daily | 50 mg Daily | 75 mg Daily | 80 mg Daily | 100 mg Daily | 111 mg Daily | 125 mg Daily | 135 mg Daily | 150 mg Daily | 200 mg Daily | 200 mg One time | 225 mg Daily | 250 mg Daily | 300 mg Daily | 400 mg Daily | 450 mg Daily | 500 mg Daily | 600 mg Daily | 700 mg Daily | 750 mg Daily | 800 mg Daily | 1000 mg Daily | 1200 mg Daily | 1250 mg Daily | 1375 mg Daily | 10000 mg Daily | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR or how long patients were taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR before stopping.
Currently taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR
Stopped taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 23 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 71% | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 5% | 1 |
| Slight | 10% | 2 |
| None | 5% | 1 |
| Can't tell | 10% | 2 |
Treat Parkinson's
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 9% | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 22% | 5 |
| Mild | 26% | 6 |
| None | 43% | 10 |
Top reported side-effects include: Fatigue, Vivid dreams, Hand cramps up like a claw
Summary results are based on 23 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 23)
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- Marshview
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: none
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
- See profile
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by Marshview
Mar 31, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsModerate
- Treat Parkinson's
- Advice/Tips
- I was placed on this medicine to confirm my diagnosis of PD. I felt immediate results. However, the meds had to be taken at exactly the moment it was due. If I was just a bit late, I could tell the symptoms come back. It would be several hours before I returned to my former self.
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- jntdsn
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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by jntdsn
Nov 18, 2004
- EfficacyNone
- Side-effectsSevere
- Treat Parkinson's
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks