Duopa and Tooth abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tooth abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Duopa (carbidopa; levodopa), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Melatonin, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tooth abscess 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 Tooth abscess?

Tooth abscess (pus formation in tooth) is found to be associated with 1,486 drugs and 1,693 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tooth abscess.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

8,206 people reported to have side effects when taking Duopa.
Among them, 19 people (0.23%) have Tooth abscess.

Could Duopa cause Tooth abscess?

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Tooth abscess when taking Duopa? *

  • female: 26.32 %
  • male: 73.68 %

What is the age of people who have Tooth abscess when taking Duopa? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 100 %

What are other drugs people take besides Duopa? *

  1. Melatonin: 8 people, 42.11%
  2. Vitamin E: 6 people, 31.58%
  3. Miralax: 6 people, 31.58%
  4. Sinemet: 5 people, 26.32%
  5. Vitamin B12: 5 people, 26.32%
  6. Glutathione: 4 people, 21.05%
  7. Elidel: 4 people, 21.05%
  8. Milk Of Magnesia: 4 people, 21.05%
  9. Nuplazid: 4 people, 21.05%
  10. Prolia: 4 people, 21.05%

What are other side effects people have besides Tooth abscess? *

  1. Abdominal Distension: 4 people, 21.05%
  2. Unresponsive To Stimuli: 4 people, 21.05%
  3. Swelling Face: 4 people, 21.05%
  4. Productive Cough: 4 people, 21.05%
  5. Cardiac Arrest: 4 people, 21.05%
  6. Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 3 people, 15.79%
  7. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 3 people, 15.79%
  8. Intestinal Obstruction: 3 people, 15.79%
  9. Urine Output Decreased: 3 people, 15.79%
  10. Drowsiness: 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Parkinson's Disease: 17 people, 89.47%
  2. Constipation: 4 people, 21.05%
  3. Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 21.05%
  4. Dementia (madness): 4 people, 21.05%
  5. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 4 people, 21.05%
  6. Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 3 people, 15.79%
  7. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 15.79%
  8. Intestinal Obstruction: 3 people, 15.79%
  9. Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 3 people, 15.79%
  10. Fungal Infection: 3 people, 15.79%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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

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 (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).

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