How do members experience Carbidopa-Entacapone-Levodopa?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Parkinson's disease 3,393 310
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 73
Mild 82
None 139

Member evaluations

ProfGumbySan

evaluated on Aug 10, 2011

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

Limby

evaluated on Jul 21, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

dixie pixie

evaluated on Jan 24, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for KEEPING MY PD SYMPTOMS AT BAY.: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None