Carbidopa/Levodopa Fairmed
Carbidopa/Levodopa Fairmed is a medicine containing carbidopa and levodopa, used to treat Parkinson's disease by improving movement and reducing tremors.
Form
tabletti
Strength
12.5 mg / 50 mg
Active Ingredient
Carbidopa monohydrate
Manufacturer
Fairmed Healthcare GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, which can vary based on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or split it, as it does not have a score line.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose based on your condition and treatment response.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Loss of appetite
- •Confusion, dizziness, nightmares, sleepiness, tiredness, insomnia, feeling very happy, memory problems, agitation, unusual dreams
- •Uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia), muscle stiffness, 'on-off' effects of Parkinson's where movements change suddenly
- •Pounding heart (palpitations), irregular heartbeat
- •Sudden drop in blood pressure when standing, dizziness, fainting
- •Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, bitter taste
RARE
- •Weight loss or gain
- •Loss of coordination (ataxia), increased hand tremor
- •High blood pressure
- •Hoarseness
- •Constipation, diarrhea, gas
- •More saliva, trouble swallowing
- •Swelling (edema)
- •Muscle cramps
- •Dark urine
- •Weakness, feeling unwell
- •Hot flashes
- •Blood disorders (low white blood cells, anemia, low platelets causing bruising and bleeding)
- •Agitation, anxiety, trouble thinking, confusion about time/place, headache, increased sexual desire, reduced sensation, seizures
- •Severe mental health episodes where you lose control of your behavior
- •Tingling, numbness, or prickling without a clear cause
- •More falls, walking problems, jaw lock
- •Blurred vision, eye spasms, worsening of Horner's syndrome, double vision, dilated pupils, weak eye movements
- •Vein inflammation
- •Shortness of breath, unusual breathing
- •Poor digestion, feeling full, upper stomach pain, burping, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach/bowel pain, dark saliva, teeth grinding, hiccups, stomach/bowel bleeding, burning tongue, duodenal ulcers
- •Severe itching and hives, itching, red face, hair loss, rash, more sweating, dark sweat
- •Allergy-related skin and digestive bleeding in children
- •Difficulty urinating, accidental urination, long-lasting erection
- •Drowsiness and constant daytime tiredness or sudden sleep attacks
- •Muscle twitching
- •Strong urge to take more medicine than needed, leading to uncontrolled movements, mood swings
- •Uncontrolled urges like gambling, increased sexual interest, excessive shopping, binge eating
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to carbidopa, levodopa, or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have certain types of depression medicines (MAOIs) or have taken them within the last two weeks.
- Do not take this medicine if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (a sudden increase in eye pressure) or skin cancer.
- Tell your doctor if you have serious heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems, or a history of stomach ulcers or mental health issues.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can cause serious side effects like muscle stiffness and fever.
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- Try to avoid taking this medicine with high-protein meals (like meat, eggs, milk, or cheese) as it may reduce the medicine's effect.
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- This medicine can make you sleepy or dizzy. Be careful when driving or using machines until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor if you notice any new urges or behaviors, like gambling, overeating, excessive shopping, or increased sexual desire, as these can be serious side effects.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider potential interactions especially with antipsychotics and metoclopramide. (updated 6.10.2025)