Duopa and Excedrin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Duopa (carbidopa; levodopa) and Excedrin (acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine). Common drug interactions include urinary tract infection among females and urinary tract infection among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Duopa and Excedrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Duopa?

Duopa has active ingredients of carbidopa; levodopa. eHealthMe is studying from 8,208 Duopa users. Check the latest studies of Duopa.

What is Excedrin?

Excedrin has active ingredients of acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine. It is often used in headache. eHealthMe is studying from 22,740 Excedrin users. Check the latest studies of Excedrin.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

24 people who take Duopa and Excedrin together, and have interactions are studied.

Duopa and Excedrin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Duopa and Excedrin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Urinary tract infection

male:

  1. Urinary tract infection
  2. Fall
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Post procedural haematuria (post procedural blood in urine)
  5. Abdominal pain upper
  6. Abdominal pain
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  9. Death
  10. Escherichia sepsis (bacterial infection by escherichia coli)

What are the common drug interactions of Duopa and Excedrin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Device dislocation
  3. Fall
  4. Gastrointestinal infection (infection of stomach and intestine)

60+:

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  2. Urinary tract infection
  3. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  4. Faeces discoloured
  5. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
  6. Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood)
  7. Haemoglobin decreased
  8. Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
  9. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  10. Intestinal polyp (small growths in the bowel with the potential for further growth)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Parkinson's Disease: 16 people, 66.67%
  2. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 7 people, 29.17%
  3. Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 6 people, 25.00%
  4. Depression: 5 people, 20.83%
  5. Pain: 3 people, 12.50%
  6. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 12.50%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.33%
  8. Prostatic Disorder: 2 people, 8.33%
  9. Joint Pain: 2 people, 8.33%
  10. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on carbidopa; levodopa and acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine (the active ingredients of Duopa and Excedrin, respectively), and Duopa and Excedrin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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