Description and Brand Names
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Descriptions
Levodopa is used alone or in combination with carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as shaking palsy. Some patients require the combination of medicine, while others benefit from levodopa alone. By improving muscle control, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body.
Levodopa alone or in combination is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2020
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