How do members experience Carbidopa-Levodopa?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 15,740 2,273
Multiple system atrophy 313 66
Restless legs syndrome 170 74
Stiffness/spasticity 120 91
Dystonia 96 51

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Jerky movements 165
Nausea 153
Drowsiness 48
Constipation 34
Headaches 28
Dry mouth 21

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 102
Moderate 443
Mild 730
None 1,133

Member evaluations

jiencar

evaluated on Mar 24, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

ducdu

evaluated on Aug 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: None
  • Side effects: Mild

Nannylittlegoat

evaluated on Sep 22, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate