Duopa and Foot deformity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Foot deformity is reported as a side effect among people who take Duopa (carbidopa; levodopa), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Sinemet, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Foot deformity when taking Duopa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,206 people who have side effects when taking Duopa 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 Foot deformity?

Foot deformity (functional disability of foot) is found to be associated with 910 drugs and 707 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Foot deformity.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 26, 2026

8,206 people reported to have side effects when taking Duopa.
Among them, 21 people (0.26%) have Foot deformity.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Duopa when they have Foot deformity? *

What is the gender of people who have Foot deformity when taking Duopa? *

female: 47.62 %
male: 52.38 %

What is the age of people who have Foot deformity when taking Duopa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Duopa? *

Sinemet: 8 people, 38.10%
Colace: 5 people, 23.81%
Vitamin B12: 5 people, 23.81%
Miralax: 4 people, 19.05%
Rytary: 4 people, 19.05%
Vitamin D: 4 people, 19.05%
Carbidopa And Levodopa: 3 people, 14.29%
Valium: 3 people, 14.29%
Escitalopram: 3 people, 14.29%
Mirapex: 3 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Foot deformity? *

Gait Disturbance: 5 people, 23.81%
Fall: 5 people, 23.81%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 5 people, 23.81%
Parkinson's Disease: 4 people, 19.05%
Weakness: 4 people, 19.05%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 4 people, 19.05%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 19.05%
Pain: 4 people, 19.05%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 14.29%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 3 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 14 people, 66.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 28.57%
Pain: 5 people, 23.81%
Constipation: 4 people, 19.05%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 19.05%
Depression: 4 people, 19.05%
Diabetes: 3 people, 14.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 9.52%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.52%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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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 Duopa) and Duopa (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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