Sinemet and Hypotension
Result of checking the interaction of drug Sinemet and disease Hypotension for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Dopamine agonists may impair the systemic regulation of blood pressure, with resultant orthostatic hypotension, especially during dose escalation. Therapy with dopamine agonists should be monitored carefully in patients with Parkinson's disease since they may have an impaired ability to respond to an orthostatic challenge, and also in patients receiving antihypertensive drugs.
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Generic Name: carbidopa / levodopa
Brand Name: Parcopa, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Duopa
Synonyms: n.a.