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		<title>By: Straight Talker</title>
		<link>http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/can-you-overdose-on-sinemet-levodopacarbidopa/comment-page-1/#comment-11673</link>
		<dc:creator>Straight Talker</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Well yes, you can overdose, but if he is taking the recommended doseage as prescribed he should be fine.

If you are worried about a possible overdose, I would recommend getting one of those pill boxes with the days of the week on. You can fill one up for him week at a time and you can visually keep track of the pills he is taking.

I have found the below for you:

Overdosing on Sinemet CR: An Introduction
Sinemet® CR (carbidopa-levodopa CR) is a prescription drug usually used to treat Parkinson&#039;s disease. As with any medication, it is possible to take too much Sinemet CR. The specific effects of a Sinemet CR overdose may vary, depending on a number of factors, including the dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.
 
Symptoms of a Sinemet CR Overdose
In cases of an overdose with levodopa (one of the components of Sinemet CR), the following symptoms were reported:
 

    * Involuntary body movements
    * Nausea and vomiting
    * Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
    * Confusion or agitation
    * Insomnia and restlessness
    * Low blood pressure (hypotension) or high blood pressure (hypertension).
       

It is expected that Sinemet CR will cause similar overdose symptoms, compared to just levodopa.
 
Treatment for a Sinemet CR Overdose
The treatment for a Sinemet CR overdose may also vary, and there is no known antidote. If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may &quot;pump the stomach&quot; or administer certain medications to induce vomiting. Treatment may also involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Sinemet CR overdose may include:
 

    * Careful monitoring of the heart, blood pressure, and breathing
    * Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
    * Other treatments based on the complications that occur.
       

It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Sinemet CR.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well yes, you can overdose, but if he is taking the recommended doseage as prescribed he should be fine.</p>
<p>If you are worried about a possible overdose, I would recommend getting one of those pill boxes with the days of the week on. You can fill one up for him week at a time and you can visually keep track of the pills he is taking.</p>
<p>I have found the below for you:</p>
<p>Overdosing on Sinemet CR: An Introduction<br />
Sinemet® CR (carbidopa-levodopa CR) is a prescription drug usually used to treat Parkinson&#8217;s disease. As with any medication, it is possible to take too much Sinemet CR. The specific effects of a Sinemet CR overdose may vary, depending on a number of factors, including the dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.</p>
<p>Symptoms of a Sinemet CR Overdose<br />
In cases of an overdose with levodopa (one of the components of Sinemet CR), the following symptoms were reported:</p>
<p>    * Involuntary body movements<br />
    * Nausea and vomiting<br />
    * Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)<br />
    * Confusion or agitation<br />
    * Insomnia and restlessness<br />
    * Low blood pressure (hypotension) or high blood pressure (hypertension).</p>
<p>It is expected that Sinemet CR will cause similar overdose symptoms, compared to just levodopa.</p>
<p>Treatment for a Sinemet CR Overdose<br />
The treatment for a Sinemet CR overdose may also vary, and there is no known antidote. If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may &quot;pump the stomach&quot; or administer certain medications to induce vomiting. Treatment may also involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Sinemet CR overdose may include:</p>
<p>    * Careful monitoring of the heart, blood pressure, and breathing<br />
    * Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)<br />
    * Other treatments based on the complications that occur.</p>
<p>It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Sinemet CR.</p>
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		<title>By: manxbiker</title>
		<link>http://alternativegenericdrugs.com/can-you-overdose-on-sinemet-levodopacarbidopa/comment-page-1/#comment-11674</link>
		<dc:creator>manxbiker</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>if taken as prescribed by the doctor should be ok</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>if taken as prescribed by the doctor should be ok</p>
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