Madopar Quick
Madopar is used to treat Parkinson's disease by helping to increase dopamine levels in the brain, which can reduce symptoms.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your exact dose based on your symptoms; treatment usually starts with a small dose taken multiple times a day, which is then gradually increased.
Method
Take the medicine half an hour before or one hour after a meal. Tablets can be swallowed whole, divided, crushed, or chewed. Capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of liquid. Soluble tablets should be dissolved in half a glass of water and taken within 30 minutes.
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose; do not exceed the prescribed amount.
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite.
- •Discoloration of saliva, tongue, teeth, or mouth lining.
- •Loss or change of taste.
- •Dizziness (when standing up quickly).
- •Itching and skin rash.
- •Restless legs.
- •Discolored urine.
- •Depression, anxiety, insomnia, increased drowsiness.
- •Changes in blood cell counts (seen in blood tests).
- •Agitation (restless movements), sudden sleep attacks during the day, hallucinations, delusions, confusion, disorientation, and dopamine dysregulation syndrome (overuse of medicine).
- •Uncontrolled movements and sudden changes in movement ability, or changes in how well the medicine works (with long-term use).
- •Irregular heart rhythm.
- •Liver problems (found in lab tests) and increased urea levels in blood.
- •Strong urge to gamble, increased sexual interest or behavior, uncontrolled spending or shopping, binge eating or compulsive eating.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to levodopa, benserazide, soy, peanuts (for certain forms), or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart problems.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a severe hormone disorder (like overactive thyroid) or certain mental illnesses.
- Do not take this medicine if you have narrow-angle glaucoma (a type of eye disease).
- Do not take this medicine if you are under 25 years old.
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- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not take this medicine if you are currently taking a combination of MAO-A and MAO-B inhibitors (other types of medications).
- This medicine can cause drowsiness or sudden sleep. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you and if these symptoms stop.
- Tell your doctor if you or your family notice unusual behaviors, such as strong urges to gamble, overeat, spend excessively, or have increased sexual thoughts/desires, as these can be side effects.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can cause serious side effects.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults. Consider potential interactions especially with antipsychotics and metoclopramide. (updated 6.10.2025)