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    A person diagnosed with Parkinson's disease may be scared of what the future holds as the disease progresses, but there is a medication that can alleviate symptoms. Madopar, manufactured by pharmaceutical company Roche, has been used to treat Parkinson's for years, which means that doctors and scientists have extensively studied the drug's side effects, effectiveness and drug interactions.

    Active Ingredients

    The medication Madopar is a combination of two active ingredients: Levodopa and benserazide hydrochloride.

    Uses

    Madopar is prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The medication does not cure Parkinson's but can make the symptoms more tolerable.

    How It Works

    A person with Parkinson's has little or no dopamine in his brain. Madopar converts to dopamine in the brain, replacing what the brain is not making. This leads to a reduction in motor fluctuations, one of the major symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

    Mild Side Effects

    Madopar can cause mild side effects in users. These include loss of appetite, dry mouth, upset stomach, dizziness, mood swings and confusion.

    Serious Side Effects

    Madopar can also cause serious side effects and other medical issues. Some of these are impulses to gamble, hyper sexuality, stomach ulcers, hallucinations and difficulty breathing.

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