How do members experience Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 3,393 311
Stiffness/spasticity 26 19
Increase effect of another treatment 15 14
Improve mobility 5 4
Tremor(s) 5 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Jerky movements 36
Nausea 17
Cramps in legs 8
Dry mouth 8
Fatigue 7
Weight gain 6

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 30
Moderate 74
Mild 82
None 139

Member evaluations

mtsonex180

evaluated on Sep 11, 2007

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

sinukip

evaluated on Dec 17, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

PDWarrior

evaluated on Jun 29, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe