How effective is Sinemet for Restless Leg Syndrome? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.2/5 Long term ratings: 3.4/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Sinemet (carbidopa; levodopa) is for Restless leg syndrome and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 38 Sinemet users and is updated continuously.
What is Sinemet?
Sinemet has active ingredients of carbidopa; levodopa. It is often used in parkinson's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 29,601 Sinemet users. Check the latest studies of Sinemet.
What is Restless leg syndrome?
Restless leg syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs) is found to be associated with 1,245 drugs and 1,933 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Restless leg syndrome.
38 people are studied for taking Sinemet in Restless leg syndrome
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Sinemet effectiveness for Restless leg syndrome (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 2
- somewhat: 7
- moderate: 15
- high: 11
- very high: 3
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 4
- moderate: 10
- high: 8
- very high: 3
Gender of people who take Sinemet for Restless leg syndrome *:
- female: 65.79 %
- male: 34.21 %
Age of people who take Sinemet for Restless leg syndrome *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 2.63 %
- 30-39: 18.42 %
- 40-49: 18.42 %
- 50-59: 42.11 %
- 60+: 18.42 %
Who find Sinemet more effective for Restless Leg Syndrome?
Gender of people who take Sinemet for Restless leg syndrome *:
- female: 50 %
- male: 50 %
Age of people who take Sinemet for Restless leg syndrome *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 7.14 %
- 30-39: 14.29 %
- 40-49: 28.57 %
- 50-59: 42.86 %
- 60+: 7.14 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Sinemet?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Sinemet safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Sinemet (29,601 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Restless leg syndrome (49,968 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on carbidopa; levodopa (the active ingredients of Sinemet) and Sinemet (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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