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Medicines benserazide hydrochloride + levodopaQuestion & answer

benserazide hydrochloride + levodopa · Medicine question

Why can urine or saliva turn dark?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Levodopa metabolites can make urine reddish and darker on standing and can stain saliva or mouth tissues. This is usually harmless.

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Madopar 200mg/50mg Hard Capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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