Carbidopa and Levodopa Extended-Release Tablets and FIRST Baclofen
Determining the interaction of Carbidopa and Levodopa Extended-Release Tablets and FIRST Baclofen and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using levodopa together with baclofen may cause some unpleasant side effects including hallucination, confusion, headache, nausea, vomiting, unsteadiness, and a worsening of parkinsonian symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Coadministration of levodopa and oral baclofen has rarely resulted in hallucinations, mental confusion, headache, nausea, and exacerbation of parkinsonian symptoms. The mechanism is unknown.
MANAGEMENT: If concurrent use cannot be avoided, monitoring for mental status changes and worsening of symptoms is advisable.
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Generic Name: carbidopa / levodopa
Brand name: Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Duopa
Synonyms: Carbidopa and levodopa, Carbidopa and Levodopa
Generic Name: baclofen
Brand name: Lioresal Intrathecal, Gablofen, FIRST Baclofen, Lioresal, Ozobax
Synonyms: Baclofen
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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