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What is Apo-Levocarb CR?

Apo-Levocarb® CR is a Canadian brand name for the controlled release preparation of carbidopa/levodopa, an anti-Parkinson's agent. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian-like symptoms. Off label it is used for restless leg syndrome.

Reasons taken & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Reasons taken # of patients Major Moderate Slight None Can’t tell # of patients evaluated by
Treat Parkinson's 1 1

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Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
0 0%
Mild
1 100%
None
0 0%

Most commonly reported side effects

tired
1 100%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Dosages

  6 x 25 mg-100 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1  

Currently Taking Apo-Levocarb CR

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
0
0

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
1 100%
Usually
0 0%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
1 100%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
1 100%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
0 0%

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Report created on November 23, 2009.