Is levodopa-carbidopa safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Although there are no human studies that have examined the effects of carbidopa-levodopa on the fetus, animal studies have shown adverse effects. Therefore, in prescribing carbidopa-levodopa for a pregnant woman, the treating physician must weigh the potential risks to the fetus against the potential benefits to the mother.

Levodopa is distributed into breast milk. It also may inhibit production of milk. It is generally recommended that carbidopa-levodopa should not be given to women who are breast- feeding.

What else should I know about levodopa-carbidopa?

What preparations of levodopa-carbidopa are available?

Tablets (carbidopa/levodopa): 10/100, 25/100 mg. Tablets (Controlled Release): 25/100 and 50/200 mg.

How should I keep levodopa-carbidopa stored?

Tablets should be kept at room temperature, 15-30 C (59-86 F).

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

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