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What is Levodopa-Benserazide?

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Levodopa is the precursor molecule to dopamine, an important neurotransmitter implicated in the underlying cause of Parkinson's disease. Benserazide is an additive which allows the levodopa to continue circulating in the body for longer.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 101 115
Stiffness/spasticity 12 8
Multiple system atrophy 5 10
Tremor in hands 3 3
Improve mobility 2 0
Jerky movements 2 8

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 8
Moderate 32
Mild 29
None 59

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Levodopa-Benserazide

Side effect Patients Percentage
Constipation 4
Jerky movements 4
Nausea 4
Tiredness 4
Depressed mood 2
Dizziness 2

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Why patients stopped taking Levodopa-Benserazide

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Reason Patients Percentage
Doctor's advice 8
Other 7
Did not seem to work 4
Personal research 2
Side effects too severe 2
Change in health plan coverage 1
See all 20 patients who've stopped taking Levodopa-Benserazide

Duration

Stopped taking Levodopa-Benserazide

Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 6 months 3
6 months - 1 year 5
1 - 2 years 7
2 - 5 years 5
5 - 10 years 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 105
Usually 20
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 2
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 17
A little hard to take 32
Not at all hard to take 77
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 4
$100-199 4
$50-99 4
$25-49 9
< $25 42
Not specified 65

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Levodopa-Benserazide after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) 2
Levodopa-Benserazide (Madopar) 2
Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa (Stalevo) 1
Carbidopa-Levodopa CR (Sinemet CR) 1
Ropinirole (Requip) 1

Patients stopped taking Levodopa-Benserazide and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) 6
Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa (Stalevo) 2
Levodopa-Benserazide (Madopar) 2
Pramipexole (Mirapex) 1
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6 patient evaluations for Levodopa-Benserazide

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Apr 15, 2015 (Started Apr 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 800 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 26, 2012 (Started Jan 25, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 375 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 25, 2011 (Started Jan 25, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
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Cost: $25-49 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 6, 2010 (Started Sep 27, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Nov 9, 2009 (Started Sep 27, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 625 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 14, 2008 (Started Sep 27, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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