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Medicines carbidopa + levodopaQuestion & answer

carbidopa + levodopa · Medicine question

Can I drive while taking it?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Do not drive if it causes sleepiness, sudden sleep episodes, dizziness or other impairment. Sudden sleep can occur without warning.

Sources for this answer

Sinemet 12.5mg/50mg, 10mg/100mg, 25mg/100mg and 25mg/250mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 23
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