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Brand Names: Half Sinemet CR, Sinemet CR, Syndopa CR
See also: Carbidopa-Levodopa

What is Carbidopa-Levodopa CR? A controlled release preparation of carbidopa/levodopa formulated to release a lower, smoother dose of medication. It is sometimes taken last thing at night in order to maintain dopamine levels throughout sleep and into the morning.

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Reasons Taken

2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Carbidopa-Levodopa CR.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Restless Leg Syndrome 1 50%
Stiffness/spasticity 1 50%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR.

  50 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR or how long patients were taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR before stopping.

Stopped taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR

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Why Patients Stopped Taking Carbidopa-Levodopa CR (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 100% Doctor's advice: 100%


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