Sinemet and Eye pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eye pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Sinemet (carbidopa; levodopa), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Mirapex, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eye pain when taking Sinemet. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28,351 people who have side effects when taking Sinemet from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Eye pain?

Eye pain is found to be associated with 1,749 drugs and 2,471 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eye pain.

On Aug, 06, 2026

28,351 people reported to have side effects when taking Sinemet.
Among them, 29 people (0.1%) have Eye pain.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Sinemet when they have Eye pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Eye pain when taking Sinemet? *

female: 48.28 %
male: 51.72 %

What is the age of people who have Eye pain when taking Sinemet? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sinemet? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eye pain? *

Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 37.93%
Vision Blurred: 8 people, 27.59%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 6 people, 20.69%
Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 20.69%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 17.24%
Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light): 5 people, 17.24%
Weakness: 5 people, 17.24%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 17.24%
Abdominal Distension: 4 people, 13.79%
Depression: 4 people, 13.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 17.24%
Depression: 4 people, 13.79%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 6.90%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 6.90%
Constipation: 2 people, 6.90%
Dementia (madness): 2 people, 6.90%
Erection Problems: 2 people, 6.90%
Eyelid Twitch (spontaneous and uncontrolled spasms of the muscles): 2 people, 6.90%
Torticollis (a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other): 2 people, 6.90%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 2 people, 6.90%

* 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 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.

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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