Levocarb® Tablets for Parkinson's Disease

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets help manage motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This page explains what the treatment is, how it works, and key safety points. It also shows how to order with US delivery from Canada and what to consider when paying without insurance.

What Levocarb Is and How It Works

Levocarb® combines two medicines: levodopa and carbidopa. Levodopa converts to dopamine in the brain, which supports movement control. Carbidopa helps more levodopa reach the brain by reducing breakdown before absorption and can lessen nausea. Together, the therapy may improve stiffness, slowness, and tremor in Parkinson’s disease and certain parkinsonian syndromes.

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This medicine is usually taken by mouth on a regular schedule. Food can affect how much is absorbed. Some people take doses with a small snack if stomach upset occurs, while others take it apart from protein-rich meals. Follow your prescriber’s directions and the official label for the best approach.

Who It’s For

This treatment is indicated for Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism from other causes responsive to levodopa. It may be used from early stages through advanced disease, including when motor fluctuations develop. People with a history of narrow-angle glaucoma, certain skin cancers (melanoma), or known hypersensitivity to its components should avoid it unless a prescriber determines otherwise. It is not studied for children.

See related guidance on Parkinson’s care in our condition pages: Parkinsons Disease and Parkinsonism.

Dosage and Usage

Dosing is individualized. Prescribers usually adjust the schedule gradually to find the lowest effective dose. Tablets are swallowed with water and taken at evenly spaced times during waking hours. Try to take each dose at the same times daily to keep symptoms steadier. If nausea occurs, your prescriber may suggest timing with a light snack. High-protein foods can interfere with levodopa uptake when taken together.

Do not crush or chew unless the label states the tablet is scored and your prescriber has advised splitting. Avoid sudden discontinuation. Changes in dose or timing should follow the official product label and your clinician’s advice. If switching from levodopa alone, your prescriber will guide a washout or conversion plan per labeling.

Strengths and Forms

This therapy is available as immediate-release tablets in commonly published strengths. Availability can vary by supplier and stock.

• Carbidopa levodopa 25/100 mg tablets
• Carbidopa levodopa 25/250 mg tablets

Check the specific imprint and strength on your prescription bottle. Not all strengths are marketed at all times.

Missed Dose and Timing

If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next scheduled time. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume the regular schedule. Do not double up. Irregular timing can lead to more noticeable symptom swings in some patients. Keep a simple reminder system to help maintain steady use.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture and direct light. Keep the container tightly closed and out of reach of children and pets. For travel, carry the medicine in the original labeled bottle in your hand luggage. Pack extra doses for delays. Bring a copy of your prescription and your prescriber’s contact details when crossing borders. Keep a simple dosing log during trips if your schedule changes time zones.

Benefits

This class remains a cornerstone for movement symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Many patients see improved bradykinesia and rigidity. Some experience better ability to perform daily tasks when doses are timed consistently. The combination can reduce levodopa-related nausea compared to levodopa alone. Tablet formats allow flexible schedules aligned to clinical needs.

Side Effects and Safety

• Nausea or stomach upset
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Drowsiness or sleep disturbances
• Involuntary movements (dyskinesia)
• Dry mouth or change in taste
• Headache
• Constipation
• Low blood pressure on standing

Serious effects can include hallucinations, confusion, impulse-control symptoms, severe dyskinesia, or rare allergic reactions. Abrupt dose reduction may lead to symptoms resembling neuroleptic malignant syndrome. People with a history of melanoma should be monitored, as Parkinson’s disease and dopaminergic therapy have been associated with melanoma risk. Contact a healthcare professional if worrying psychiatric changes, fainting, or severe movement complications occur.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Nonselective MAO inhibitors are contraindicated; adequate washout times are required before starting. Iron salts can reduce absorption; separate them by several hours. Some antipsychotics and antiemetics with dopamine-blocking effects may lessen benefit. Antihypertensives can increase the risk of low blood pressure when combined. High-protein meals may reduce levodopa uptake if taken together. Alcohol can worsen dizziness. Always provide a full medication list, including over-the-counter products and supplements, to your prescriber and pharmacist.

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What to Expect Over Time

Many people notice smoother movement when doses are taken consistently. Symptom control can vary during the day, particularly with advanced disease. Your prescriber may adjust timing or total daily amounts based on response and tolerability. Dietary patterns and dose spacing often influence outcomes. Adherence and a regular schedule generally support steadier benefit. Carbidopa/levodopa tablets from Canada are prescribed and dispensed under pharmacist review.

Compare With Alternatives

Some patients use this combination alone. Others combine it with adjunct medicines for motor fluctuations or early disease. Two options we carry include:

• Levodopa Carbidopa immediate-release tablets, a comparable generic product.
• Azilect® (rasagiline), a monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor used as monotherapy in early disease or added to this regimen.

Your prescriber will advise which therapy or combination fits your situation.

Pricing and Access

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Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by strength and manufacturer. If a specific strength is temporarily unavailable, a prescriber may suggest another strength or an alternative, when appropriate. Check listing details for current Levocarb tablets price and stock status. We will dispense the form matching your prescription unless your prescriber authorizes a substitution.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Candidates include adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or levodopa-responsive parkinsonism. People with narrow-angle glaucoma, a history of certain skin cancers, or specific allergies may not be candidates. Those taking nonselective MAO inhibitors require special timing considerations. Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should consult a healthcare professional.

To stretch your budget, ask your prescriber whether a multi-month supply fits your plan. Set calendar reminders for refills to avoid gaps. Some patients spread doses to reduce wearing-off per label guidance decided by a clinician. You can also Order Levocarb from Canada after your prescriber sends a valid prescription. Our checkout is encrypted to protect personal data.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Starting plan: initial schedule and how to adjust
• Meals: protein timing and dose spacing
• Interactions: iron, antipsychotics, or MAO inhibitors
• Side effects: nausea, dizziness, dyskinesia
• Safety: driving, falls, or confusion risk
• Long-term plan: wearing-off and adjunct options

Authoritative Sources

FDA DailyMed Search

Health Canada DPD

Apotex Canada Products

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