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Bendopa Uses This medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Notes Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical history and the medications you are taking. Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat and muscle spasms. How To Use Eat food shortly after taking medicine unless your doctor directs you otherwise.Take this drug as directed. It may take a few weeks before the full benefits of this medication are observed. Side Effects May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, nausea, vision changes, unusual body odor or trembling of the hands. These should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.Notify your doctor if you develop: vomiting, difficulty swallowing, difficulty urinating, uncontrollable movements (especially twitching of the eyelid), chest pain, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, mood or mental changes.May cause darkening of the urine or sweat. This is not harmful and will disappear when the medication is stopped.May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position. Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions This medication can cause false result in urine glucose testing in diabetes. TesTape should be used to test urine for accurate results.Tell your doctor if you have: glaucoma, history of skin cancer, breathing problems, heart disease, kidney disease, liver problems, endocrine disease, ulcers, a history of depression, blood disorders.This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Levodopa appears in breast milk. Do not take this medication if you are breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered taking any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not stop or change the dosage of any medicine without checking with them first.Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication. In some cases a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction may occur.Certain MAO inhibitors (rasagiline, selegiline) may be used cautiously with close monitoring by your doctor.If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting levodopa. If you are taking rasagiline or selegiline for Parkinson's disease, ask your doctor if you should continue taking it.Persons taking levodopa should not take vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) since this vitamin can reduce levodopa's effects. Vitamin products may contain pyridoxine. Tell your doctor of all drugs you may use, both prescription and nonprescription.Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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