Carbidopa and levodopa

Generic name: carbidopa and levodopa [ KAR-bi-DOE-pa-and-LEE-voe-DOE-pa ]
Brand names: Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (23.75 mg-95 mg; 36.25 mg-145 mg; 48.75 mg-195 mg; 61.25 mg-245 mg); oral tablet (10 mg-100 mg; 25 mg-100 mg; 25 mg-250 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (10 mg-100 mg; 25 mg-100 mg; 25 mg-250 mg); oral tablet, extended release (25 mg-100 mg; 50 mg-200 mg)
Drug class:Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 3, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is carbidopa and levodopa?

Carbidopa and levodopa is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness or tremors.

Carbidopa and levodopa is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication.

Carbidopa and levodopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use carbidopa and levodopa if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if y...