Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Carbidopa-Levodopa as follows:
Central nervous system side-effects
- Carbidopa-Levodopa use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, unusual dreams, hallucinations, and light-headedness. Individuals taking Carbidopa-Levodopa can occasionally present with sudden episodes of extreme sleepiness and sedation. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects allows appropriate changes in the dose of Carbidopa-Levodopa, to help optimum control of your symptoms and can also contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication.
- Carbidopa-Levodopa use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety and bipolar disorder, can result in exacerbation of depressive symptoms, changes in behavior, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, irritability, compromised sexual drive, and provoke thoughts of suicide.
