What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Levodopa comes as an oral tablet and an oral extended-release tablet.
Take levodopa exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Levodopa is usually taken several times a day with food, and each dose should be taken with a full glass of water.
It is important to take levodopa regularly to get the most benefit from it. However, it may be several weeks or months before the benefits of levodopa are seen. Do not stop taking levodopa without first talking to your doctor.
Additionally, your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with levodopa to monitor progress and side effects.
Why is this medication prescribed?
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose