Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Sinemet as follows: Patients with history of mood disorders, secondary to sinemet intake, can experience deterioration and worsening of symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals can present with worsening complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, aggression, and suicidal thoughts. Sinemet intake can also lead to uncontrollable urges in individuals, prompting them for unusual behaviors, such as, uncontrollable shopping, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Sinemet as follows: Do not take sinemet with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as they can further contribute to the dizziness caused by the medication, thus compromising safety. A number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, and antianxiety medications, also can cause drowsiness upon intake and must be avoided taking along with sinemet. Sinemet is a combination drug, a part of which is partially [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Sinemet carries the risk of inducing/aggravating abnormal and uncontrolled body movements, such as, uncontrolled tongue movements, lip smacking, and eye blinking. Dyskinesias could be due to side-effects of various other medications and irrespective to the cause of dyskinesias, individuals with history can be at increased risk to present with aggravation of the condition, secondary to sinemet intake. Sinemet use can result in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                                                      Sinemet use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking sinemet after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Sinemet use can induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Sinemet carries the risk of causing rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Hypertension, secondary to sinemet intake, can lead to episodes of headache, nose bleeds, blurred vision, chest pain, pounding sensation in the neck and ears, and confusion. Individuals with history of poorly controlled blood pressure can be at risk for stroke, secondary to elevated blood pressure with sinemet. Individuals can [...]