Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sinemet as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Sinemet intake can induce extreme sleepiness and sedation, with unusual dreams and hallucinations. Starting the medication at a low dose and gradually increasing the dose, to help optimum control of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Sinemet as follows: Sinemet carries the risk of inducing/aggravating abnormal body movements or dyskinesias, such as, uncontrolled tongue movements, lip smacking, unusual eye movements, blurred vision, muscle weakness, unsteadiness, motor incoordination, and compromised balance, thus increasing the fall risk. Dyskinesias could be due to side-effects of various medications intake or secondary to movement disorders, such as, Parkinson’s disease. Irrespective to the cause of dyskinesias, individuals with history can [...]

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 [...]