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Medicines benserazide hydrochloride + levodopaQuestion & answer

benserazide hydrochloride + levodopa · Medicine question

Is this the same as co-beneldopa?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Co-beneldopa is the accepted name for levodopa combined with benserazide; Madopar is a brand name.

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