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Can Taking Levodopa/Carbidopa Help Treat Candida Infection?
A friend of mine has had a problem with persistent candida infection for many years. She was recently diagnosed with Parkinson s disease, and upon starting levodopa/Carbidopa her Candida disappeared and hasn t reappeared. Is this a coincidence or is it cause and effect?
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
Hi,
Levodopa/carbidopa combination is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. It has no whatsoever 'antifungal' activity against the candida. So, it may be just a coincidence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Levodopa/carbidopa combination is commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. It has no whatsoever 'antifungal' activity against the candida. So, it may be just a coincidence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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