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small yellow with number 539 on one side and insignia on other side ## The pill in description marked R 539 is Carbidopa + Levodopa (25 mg - 100 mg). Carbidopa + Levodopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I need to take one carb/levo pill qevery two hours and two at bedtime and everytime I wake up so my body doesn't jerk and and make me unvolentarely move . I need to keep moveing all the time or i'm really like I have a empty chest . It's very hard to describe but I won't be able to keep this up...

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My father in law is taking Syndopa and has got sores on his back. Is this a side effect to this medication. please advise ## Hi Sandra, Based on my research, sores aren't listed as one of the side effects of Syndopa (Carbidopa + Levodopa ). The only related side effect I've found is skin rash/itching- maybe your dad is having an allergic reaction to the medication? Have you spoken with your doctor about this yet? You can learn more about this drug on the page for Carbidopa + Levodopa Details I hope this helps!

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My father in law is taking Syndopa and has got sores on his back. Is this a side effect to this medication. please advise ## Based on my research, nih.gov does list "hives" as a severe side effect of Syndopa (carbidopa + levodopa) that should be reported to your doctor immediately. Perhaps this is what your father in-law could be experiencing on his back... You can learn more about this drug on the page for Carbidopa + Levodopa Details Is this something he just recently noticed after starting the medication?

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Small round white 23 25 seperated by a vertical line. Other side has what looks like cursive v ## This tablet contains 0.5mgs of Benztropine, which is most commonly used to treat Parkinson's Disease. Side effects may include dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision and constipation. Learn more Benztropine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is this pill with teva on one side and the othe side with 93 on top part and 293 on bottom side ## This is a generic for Sinemet, it contains 25mgs of Carbidopa and 100mgs of Levodopa, it's used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. You can learn more Sinemet details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, gastrointestinal irritation and sleep disturbances. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is lyrica and Mirapex considered anti-inflammatory. and contraindicated for colonoscopy ## No, neither are anti-inflammatories. Lyrica is an anticonvulsant that's also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and Mirapex is a dopamine agonist. You can learn more Mirapex details here and you can learn more Lyrica details here. However, I am not sure what all is contraindicated, so you should check with your doctor. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Is lyrica and Mirapex considered anti-inflammatory. and contraindicated for colonoscopy ## Neither one is an anti-inflammatory. Gabapentin is actually an anticonvulsant that's also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and Mirapex is a dopamine agonist. You can learn more Mirapex details here and you can learn more Lyrica details here. Is that the only medication class they listed as being contraindicated? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are medications such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Meloxicam and others.

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Small scored blue tablet with P2 on one side. I need to know if it is generic Pramipexole or if I have been the wrong medicine. ## Yes, this is a 0.25mg Pramipexole tablet, it's most commonly used to treat early stage Parkinson's Disease and RLS. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and sedation. You can learn more Pramipexole details here. Is there anything I can help with? Are there any questions or comments?

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oval yellow pill with line in middle S on one side of line and 601 or 901 depending on which way you look at it ## this pill could be Sinemet if its a 601.....but you said its yellow so it is MOST LIKELY Alprazolam (Xanax) ## Small oval yellow 601 or 901 s is this a xanex ## To clear this one up…. The oval, yellow tablet with the S 901 imprint contains 0.5mgs of Alprazolam, the active ingredient in Xanax. This is a Benzodiazepine, so it may be habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Learn more Alprazolam details here. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with?

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small round white pill scored 83 on one side and BI (capital b, capital i) on the other side ## what is this pill, i found it in my daughters room ## This is a 0.125mg Mirapex tablet, which is most commonly used to treat early stage Parkinson's Disease. Learn more Mirapex details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hyperalgesia and sedation. Are there any questions or comments?

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Is a white oval shaped pill ## question? what is pliva? its a small white oval pill with the words pliva 394 on one side and a line going through the other. ## i would like to know what this pill is used for ## my rott.dog was prescribed pliva334 wanted to know what this drug would be used for ## @erica, The pill you are describing (PLIVA 394) is Benztropine mesylate (1 mg); which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, akathisia, and dystonia. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Benztropine Details I hope this helps!

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Identify the while pill with 832 written on top and 8M05 on bottom all on one side Is it a narcotic- opiate- benzo? ## The round, white tablet with the 832 BM 05 marking contains 0.5mgs of Benztropine, it is most commonly used to treat dystonia and Parkinson's Disease. Learn more Benztropine details here. Side effects may include dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention and anorexia. Is there anything I can help with?

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I am 82 and have suffered from RLS (restless leg syndrome) for years. Have been taking Requip but they now seem to have been taken off the maket. They did help quite a lot but the symptoms never seem to go away, only enough to let me get to sleep! A friend gave me some tramacet which I have taken before bed but they take some time to react. First of all should I be taking these at all and should I take them earlier, as I am now sleeping later in the morning. Does anyone else suffer from RLS and maybe suggest another pill? ## @Elsie, My findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions that apply to the active ingredients in Requip (ropinirole) & Tramacet (tramadol + acetaminophen). Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Using tramadol together with...

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it is a white tablet with a line down the middle and says ww763 on it ## The pill in description is Trihexyphenidyl HCl (5 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Similar to muscle relax-int or that family good side effects so far just sleepy. which is really good, me iv'e been fighting sleep a little bit ya know. Seems like my roomates are too. So what who gives, I know what Your thinking so me im just thankful if I can fall asleep tonight. Suffering from slight insomnia with or without immune system properly functioning (Too much sugar)

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treatment of fibromyalgia ## Be very careful with this drug. I had no prior history of drug abuse but I got addicted to pain meds while on this for RLS. It is possible they are not connected but I believe strongly that they are. I stopped the miraprex and have not had a relapse with the pain meds yet. It's only been a month but I feel hopeful ## Mirapex contains the active ingredient Pramipexole, it isn't currently approved to treat fibromyalgia, but it is being investigated to see if it may help. Side effects may include nausea, headache, hallucinations and hyperalgesia. Learn more Mirapex details here. Is there anything I can help with?

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treat fibromyalgia ## I would like more details in regards to this mediaction a.s.a.p. pleae e-mail it asap Thank You Mrs. Schuler ## Mirapex contains the active ingredient Pramipexole, Âwhich is most commonly used for treating early-stage Parkinson's Disease and RLS, though it is being investigated for use to treat Fibromyalgia. Learn more Mirapex details here. Side effects may include headache, hyperalgesia, sedation and hallucinations. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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I need to know who is the manufacturer of this medication? My dad uses this medication for Parkinson's related tremors. ## How long does it take for carbo/levo to get into your system and take effect? Is this a time released medication? ## In regards to the first question for anyone looking for information in the future: Without knowing more details, such as the markings on them, there is no way for anyone to tell you who the manufacturer is, since this is a generic that is made by several different companies. Thus, if that's the information you need, you'll have to include more details in your post, preferably any markings that are on the tablets. As to how long it takes to start working, most tablets take about 15 to 20 minutes, once ingested. However, it will take about 4...

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MY BROTHER IN LAW TAKES CARBLEVO AND WANTS TO KNOW WHAT THE DOCTOR GaVE IT TO HIM FOR? ## Hi Judy, Based on my research, Carbidopa + Levodopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Is this not something your brother-in-law has been dealing with? You can learn more about this drug on the page for Carbidopa + Levodopa Details I hope this info helps!

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taking repinirole for 1 yr. I have severe weight loss. does anyone else have this side effect. I also have hashimoto thyroiditis that has seemed to have gotten better. I would like to start on lyrica, for rls. ## While it isn't common, weight loss is a known rare side effect of taking Ropinirole. Learn more Ropinirole details here. Lyrica, however, usually causes weight gain, so it could actually end up helping. Learn more Lyrica details here. How much weight did you lose? ## I have lost 20 lbs. since 7/12. ropinirole is the only prescription i am on. my dr. refuses to believe it's the ropinirole for rls. I look so skinny at 117lbs. 5'8" that i am the talk of the town at work! starting today i am not going to take repinirole 2mg. except when i get the cramps and spasms i...

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Take Carbolevo with what products? ## Hi Alex, Based on my research, Carbidopa/Levodopa should be taken by mouth, usually 3 to 4 times a day or as directed by your doctor. If you have been taking Levodopa without any Carbidopa and are taking this combination for the first time, wait at least 12 hours after your last dose of Levodopa before taking the them together. Carbidopa/Levidopa can be taken with a light snack to help decrease nausea, however you should refrain from taking it with high-protein snacks because they may prevent absorption. If you take any supplements that contain iron, be sure to take them hours before/after your dose because Iron can reduce the amount of Carbidopa and Levodopa available to the body. Learn More: Carbidopa + Levodopa Details I hope this helps!

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