Levodopa is a drug indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
This remedy has levodopa and benserazide hydrochloride in its composition, two compounds that act on the Central Nervous System, making the replacement of Dopamine, a substance that helps in the communication between cells. Levodopa can also be known commercially as Prolopa.
Price
The price of this medicine varies between 50 and 90 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
The recommended doses of Levodopa should be indicated by the doctor, with doses ranging from 300 to 600 mg per day being generally recommended.
The tablets should be taken whole, without chewing, 30 minutes before or 1 hour after meals.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of this remedy can include involuntary movements,
chest pain, constipation, weight loss or shortness of breath.
Contraindications
This medicine is contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients under 25 years of age, with uncontrolled kidney, liver or heart disease, patients with glaucoma or a history of psychiatric illness and for patients with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
In addition, they should not be used in conjunction with antidepressant medications.
