Who can and cannot take co-careldopa - Brand names: Sinemet, Caramet, Apodespan, Lecado

Who can take co-careldopa

Most adults aged 18 years old and over can take co-careldopa. It's sometimes prescribed for children to treat a movement disorder called dystonia.

Who may not be able to take co-careldopa

Co-careldopa is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell a doctor before starting to take co-careldopa if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction to co-careldopa, levodopa, carbidopa or any other medicine
• have glaucoma
• have ever had a mental health condition, including depression or psychosis
• have ever had skin cancer (melanoma), or have symptoms such as unusual moles or lumps on your skin
• have had a stroke or a heart attack, or you have heart problems such as irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia)
• have had a stomach ulcer, or a hole (perforation) or bleeding in your stomach
• have diabetes
• have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
• have Cushing's syndrome
• have lung disease or asthma
• have problems with your adrenal glands (including phaeochromocytoma), liver or kidneys
• are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding