Levodopa

What Are The Uses Of Levodopa?

Levodopa is used for treating Parkinson's disease.

What Are The Side Effects Of Levodopa?

Some of the common side-effects are:

• Abnormal thinking, agitation
• Anxiety, confusion, dizziness, general feeling of discomfort
• Grinding  or clenching of teeth
• Difficulty swallowing
• Excessive saliva
• False sense of well being
• Hallucinations, hand tremor,
• Nausea or vomiting
• Controlled and unusual body movements
• Unusual weakness or tiredness

What Are The Contraindications Of Levodopa?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Any allergies
• Old age
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding
• Alcohol, tobacco addiction
• Diabetes
• Glaucoma
• Asthma, bronchitis
• Any mental illness, Seizures
• Hormone problems
• Kidney/ Liver disease
• Stomach ulcers