Carbidopa-Levodopa Cupones y precios

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Carbidopa-Levodopa

How much does Carbidopa-Levodopa cost without insurance?

At most pharmacies, the cost of Carbidopa-Levodopa without insurance is around $87.96 for 90, 25-100mg tablets. A SingleCare savings card can lower that cost to $9.00 for 90, 25-100mg tablets. You can use a free coupon from SingleCare to reduce the pricing of your prescription medications at participating pharmacies.

How much does Carbidopa-Levodopa cost with insurance?

Your insurance copay for Carbidopa-Levodopa can vary depending on your insurance plan. Talk to your pharmacist or insurance provider to determine the type of coverage you have. With SingleCare, Carbidopa-Levodopa can cost $9.00 for 90, 25-100mg tablets. Ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay to your price using a free discount card from SingleCare. Your SingleCare price could be lower.

Does Medicare cover Carbidopa-Levodopa and how much does it cost?

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription insurance plans usually provide coverage for Carbidopa-Levodopa. The copay with Medicare can vary based on the insurance plan. People without Medicare can use a SingleCare Carbidopa-Levodopa coupon to receive a discount price of $9.00 for 90, 25-100mg tablets for Carbidopa-Levodopa.

What is the brand name of Carbidopa-Levodopa?

Carbidopa-Levodopa is a generic prescription drug manufactured by Mylan, Apotex, and Sun Pharmaceuticals, among other generic manufacturers. Generic Carbidopa-Levodopa is also available as an extended-release or orally disintegrating tablet. Brand-name versions of Carbidopa-Levodopa include Sinemet, Duopa, and Rytary. You can search for any of these brand names on the SingleCare website or app to find more information and savings coupons.

What is Carbidopa-Levodopa?

Carbidopa-Levodopa is a combination prescription drug that treats Parkinson's disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that causes involuntary muscle movements (dyskinesia), loss of coordination, and difficulty walking or balancing. The symptoms of Parkinson's are associated with low levels of dopamine, an important chemical for transmitting signals between nerve cells.

The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is a standard treatment option for Parkinson's disease. Levodopa is the precursor molecule to dopamine, and it is converted into dopamine in the brain. However, when taken as a drug, the body can break down this molecule before it can get to the brain. Carbidopa blocks the decarboxylase enzyme that breaks down levodopa in the blood, so more levodopa is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and into the brain.

Carbidopa-Levodopa is available in both immediate- and extended-release formulations, and it can be taken as a tablet or disintegrating tablet. The ratio of carbidopa to levodopa in a tablet is 1:4 (25 mg / 100 mg) or 1:10 (10 mg / 100 mg). Tablets of different ratios may be prescribed to achieve the optimal balance between carbidopa and levodopa. The dosage will depend on the individual’s response to treatment.

What are the side effects of Carbidopa-Levodopa?

The most common side effects of Carbidopa-Levodopa are involuntary movements and nausea. Other side effects include dry mouth, upset stomach, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, weight changes, loss of appetite, muscle pain, and diarrhea. Contact a healthcare provider if you experience side effects with this medication, or if side effects persist or worsen.

In some cases, Carbidopa-Levodopa can cause mental or mood changes, including confusion, paranoia, unusual thoughts, unusual behaviors, psychotic behavior, hallucinations, delusions, depression, suicidal thoughts, and unusually strong compulsions. 

Although rare, some people may experience an allergic reaction to Carbidopa-Levodopa. Seek immediate medical help if you experience signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing.

Consult a healthcare provider for additional medical advice and other possible side effects with Carbidopa-Levodopa. This is not a complete list of side effects.