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food interaction for Syndopa
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lactation interaction for Syndopa
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Syndopa Plus Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Keep a two hours gap for food intake.
Avoid Syndopa Plus Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
Keep a two hours gap for food intake.
Avoid Syndopa Plus Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Syndopa Plus Tablet.
UNSAFE
Syndopa Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Syndopa Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Partial to complete suppression of lactation was seen in mothers on the treatment with Syndopa Plus Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels.
Partial to complete suppression of lactation was seen in mothers on the treatment with Syndopa Plus Tablet, but when the treatment was stopped, lactation returned to normal levels.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Syndopa
Levodopa(100mg)
Uses
Levodopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
How it works
Levodopa works by being converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control the movement through transmission of signals in the brain.
Common side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Loss of appetite, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Akathisia (inability to stay still)
Carbidopa(25mg)
Uses
Carbidopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
How it works
Carbidopa is always given with levodopa. It works by preventing levodopa from being broken down before it reaches the brain. This allows for a lower dose of levodopa, which causes less nausea and vomiting.
Common side effects
Nausea, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Panic attacks, Behavioral changes, Mood changes, Altered sleep, Burning sensation of tongue, Confusion, Convulsion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fever, Frequent dreams, Hallucination, Increased sweating, Slow heart rate, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Tremors, Vomiting, Worsening of tremor, Muscle stiffness
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Expert advice FOR Syndopa
- Take it with or without food or as suggested by your doctor.
- Avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, eggs, and dairy products) while you are taking this medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
- Avoid vitamin supplements while taking Levodopa as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly, as the medication may cause lightheadedness or fainting.
- Inform your doctor if you notice an urge to gamble, increased sexual urges, binge eating, or uncontrolled spending.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions FOR Syndopa
Levodopa
Q. Is levodopa a controlled substance/ a narcotic/ addictive/ lipid soluble/ a dopamine agonist/ a prodrug/ a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)/ toxic/ an anticholinergic?
Levopoda is a lipid soluble prodrug that gets converted into dopamine when it crosses the blood brain barrier. It is not a dopamine agonist, controlled substance, narcotic, MAOI, toxic or anticholinergic. It may cause addiction in some patients
Q. Does Levodopa work/ stop tremors?
Levodopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease which includes tremors (shaking), stiffness, and slowness of movement. It works in most patients if taken at recommended dosage and duration
Q. Does Levodopa cause dyskinesia/ dementia/ accelerate Parkinson's disease/ get you high/stop cause constipation/ urine discoloration?
Levopoda may cause side effects such as constipation, a feeling of high in some patients
Carbidopa
Q. What is carbidopa used for/ what does carbidopa treat/ Is carbidopa a dopamine agonist/ a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)/ addictive/ a blood thinner?
Carbidopa is used in combination with other drug levodopa to treat symptoms associated with Parkinson disease and parkinsonism-like symptoms caused by other conditions. It is neither a dopamine agonist, nor a MAOI. It can be addictive and cause blood thinning in some patients
Q. Is carbidopa levodopa/ Is carbidopa levodopa a controlled substance/ a MAOI/ a narcotic/ is carbidopa-levodopa addiction?
Carbidopa works by helping levodopa to reach the brain. It is not a controlled substance, a MAOI, a narcotic. Some people may get addicted to carbidopa levodopa treatment for experiencing better sense of well-being
Q. How does carbidopa effect levodopa?
Carbidopa prevents conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the bloodstream, providing a larger amount of levodopa to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease