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Stalevo 150

Generic Name: carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa (car bih DOE pa, en ta CAH pone, lee voe DOE pa )
Brand Names: Stalevo 100, Stalevo 150, Stalevo 50

What is carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?

Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa are medications used to treat Parkinson"s disease. Parkinson"s disease is believed to be related to low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Levodopa is turned into dopamine in the body. Carbidopa and entacapone are used with levodopa to prevent the breakdown (metabolism) of levodopa in the body.

Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa are used together to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control associated with Parkinson"s disease.

Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?

Do not stop taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa suddenly. It may take several weeks before you feel the full effects of this medicine. Stopping the medication suddenly may lead to side effects. If the medication needs to be stopped, your doctor may need to lower the dosage gradually. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Swallow them whole. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Call your doctor immediately if you have uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs; fever; or increased body heat.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?

Do not take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa without first talking to your doctor if you have
  • narrow-angle glaucoma (angle closure glaucoma);

  • current or past history of malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer); or

  • taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the past 14 days.

Before taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa, tell your doctor if you have:

  • heart disease, including high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, a previous heart attack, or an irregular heartbeat;

  • respiratory disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis);

  • liver disease;
  • kidney disease;
  • a history of bile duct obstruction;

  • an endocrine (hormonal) disease;

  • a stomach or intestinal ulcer;

  • wide-angle glaucoma; or

  • depression or mental health problems.

You may not be able to take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa will be harmful to a nursing infant. Do not take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?

Take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Swallow them whole. Do not stop taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa suddenly. It may take several weeks before you feel the full effects of this medicine. Stopping the medication suddenly may lead to side effects. If the medication needs to be stopped, your doctor may need to lower the dosage gradually.

It is important to take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa regularly to get the most benefit.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa to monitor progress and side effects.

Store carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

Symptoms of a carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa overdose may include muscle spasms or weakness, spasms of the eyelid, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, and unconsciousness.

What should I avoid while taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Do not change the amount of protein in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Increased dietary protein may decrease the effects of carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa.

Do not take iron products or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron without first talking to your doctor. Iron may reduce the effectiveness of carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa.

Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa side effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

  • uncontrolled movements of a part of the body;

  • fever;

  • seizures;

  • severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

  • an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest;

  • hallucinations;

  • unusual changes in mood or behavior; or

  • depression or suicidal thoughts.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa and talk to your doctor if you experience

  • mild nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;

  • constipation, dry mouth, or blurred vision;

  • hand tremor;

  • muscle twitches;

  • dizziness or drowsiness;

  • insomnia, confusion, or nightmares;

  • agitation or anxiety;

  • darkening of urine, sweat, or saliva (may cause discoloration of clothing); or

  • fatigue.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?

Do not take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa without first talking to your doctor if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.

Before taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

  • antacids;

  • iron supplements or vitamin supplements containing iron;

  • metoclopramide (Reglan);

  • isoniazid (Nydrazid);

  • phenytoin (Dilantin);

  • probenecid (Benemid);

  • cholestyramine (Questran, Prevalite, Locholest);

  • erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E-Mycin, Eryc, PCE Dispertab, E.E.S., and others);

  • rifampin (Rimactane, Rifadin);

  • ampicillin (Principen, Totacillin, Omnipen, and others);

  • a medicine to treat high blood pressure (hypertension);

  • a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), desipramine (Norpramin), amoxapine (Asendin), and others; or

  • a medicine used to treat psychiatric conditions (and nausea and vomiting) such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), prochlorperazine (Compazine), promethazine (Phenergan), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), thioridazine (Mellaril), trifluoperazine (Stelazine), risperidone (Risperdal), or haloperidol (Haldol).

You may not be able to take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Levodopa may interfere with urine tests for sugar and ketones. If you have diabetes and notice changes in urine test results, talk to your doctor before making any changes to medications for diabetes.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

  • Your pharmacist has more information about carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa is available with a prescription under the brand name Stalevo. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

  • Stalevo 50-brownish- or greyish-red, round tablets

  • Stalevo 100-brownish- or greyish-red, oval tablets

  • Stalevo 150-brownish- or greyish-red, enlongated-ellipse shaped tablets

  • Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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