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What Are The Adverse Effects Of 3 Doses Of Carbidopa/Levodopa 25-100 Within A 5 Hour Period?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2015

Question: Thank you. What could be the possible side effects for a patient receiving 3 doses of Carbo/Levo 25-100 within a 5 hour period? She would typically receive 2 doses within a 4 hour period.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no acute toxicity for a one time dose! You need higher doses~

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this excess drug intake than recommended. The toxicity levels required for this drug are very high and there is a reasonable safety margin. I have reviewed this information fully and the extra dose taken would not cause any acute symptoms for a one time error. However, always strive to take drugs just as recommended by your physician.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Thank you for your quick response. I will use this service again.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I wish you well

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your kind words.

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Until next, I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D