Levodopa

Common brands: Inbrija, Rytary, Sinemet, Gocovri, Lodosyn

Top reporter: Merz Pharmaceuticals, Llc

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11,798
Total Reports
5,294
Serious Reports
1,323
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.21%)

Patient Demographics

Male
6,133
Female
4,748

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Levodopa.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 COUGH 2,257
13.7%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,408
8.6%
3 PARKINSON^S DISEASE 1,049
6.4%
4 DYSKINESIA 748
4.5%
5 DEATH 693
4.2%
6 FALL 689
4.2%
7 DEVICE ISSUE 681
4.1%
8 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 675
4.1%
9 HALLUCINATION 637
3.9%
10 PRODUCT RESIDUE PRESENT 555
3.4%
11 TREMOR 524
3.2%
12 DEVICE DIFFICULT TO USE 507
3.1%
13 DEVICE USE ISSUE 454
2.8%
14 DIZZINESS 447
2.7%
15 FATIGUE 433
2.6%
16 NAUSEA 404
2.5%
17 GAIT DISTURBANCE 400
2.4%
18 DYSPNOEA 394
2.4%
19 SOMNOLENCE 388
2.4%
20 THERAPEUTIC PRODUCT EFFECT VARIABLE 325
2.0%
21 ON AND OFF PHENOMENON 312
1.9%
22 OFF LABEL USE 305
1.9%
23 CONFUSIONAL STATE 295
1.8%
24 WRONG TECHNIQUE IN DEVICE USAGE PROCESS 278
1.7%
25 MALAISE 274
1.7%
26 INSOMNIA 273
1.7%
27 ANXIETY 271
1.6%
28 DEVICE OCCLUSION 267
1.6%
29 FEELING ABNORMAL 250
1.5%
30 ASTHENIA 247
1.5%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.