Carbidopa and levodopa and Movement - unpredictable or jerky - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Movement - unpredictable or jerky is reported as a side effect among people who take Carbidopa and levodopa (carbidopa; levodopa), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Ibuprofen, and have Erection problems.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Carbidopa and levodopa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,664 people who have side effects when taking Carbidopa and levodopa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Carbidopa and levodopa?

Carbidopa and levodopa has active ingredients of carbidopa; levodopa. It is often used in parkinson's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 6,152 Carbidopa and levodopa users. Check the latest studies of Carbidopa and levodopa.

What is Movement - unpredictable or jerky?

Movement - unpredictable or jerky is found to be associated with 254 drugs and 729 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Movement - unpredictable or jerky.

On Apr, 20, 2026

5,664 people reported to have side effects when taking Carbidopa and levodopa.
Among them, 8 people (0.14%) have Movement - unpredictable or jerky.

Could Carbidopa and levodopa cause Movement - unpredictable or jerky?

Among these 8 people:

How long have people been on Carbidopa and levodopa when they have Movement - unpredictable or jerky? *

What is the gender of people who have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Carbidopa and levodopa? *

female: 12.5 %
male: 87.5 %

What is the age of people who have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Carbidopa and levodopa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Carbidopa and levodopa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Movement - unpredictable or jerky? *

Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 50.00%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 4 people, 50.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 50.00%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 3 people, 37.50%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 37.50%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 3 people, 37.50%
Acute Stress Disorder: 2 people, 25.00%
On And Off Phenomenon: 2 people, 25.00%
Drug Effect Decreased: 2 people, 25.00%
Injury: 2 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Erection Problems: 2 people, 25.00%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 1 person, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 12.50%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 1 person, 12.50%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 12.50%
Depressed Mood: 1 person, 12.50%
Bradykinesia (decreased bodily movement. it is associated with basal ganglia diseases): 1 person, 12.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on carbidopa; levodopa (the active ingredients of Carbidopa and levodopa) and Carbidopa and levodopa (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.

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?

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).

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