What is Carbidopa Anhydrous: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Apr 11, 2021

Carbidopa Anhydrous overview

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  • Carbidopa Anhydrous

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What is Carbidopa Anhydrous used for?

Carbidopa comes in tablet form and is used along with Levodopa in treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be caused by low dopamine levels in the brain. Carbidopa and Levodopa work together to increase the amount of dopamine in the body. Carbidopa is usually only used with Levodopa and has no effect when used alone. You should not use Carbidopa if you have narrow-angle glaucoma. Common side effects may include nausea, upset stomach, headache, dizziness and sleep problems.

What form(s) does Carbidopa Anhydrous come in

What are common Carbidopa Anhydrous doses?

  • Bottle 25GM of

How to take Carbidopa Anhydrous

What to do if you miss a dose of Carbidopa Anhydrous

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