Can I take Sinemet with food?

Notes for Consumers: For the best effect, take Levodopa at least 30 minutes before or 1 hour after you take food or meals. Taking Levodopa with food can decrease the drug’s absorption into the body. Especially do not take Levodopa with foods that have a high protein, fat or fiber content.

Should Sinemet be taken on an empty stomach?

It is generally recommended that patients take Sinemet on an empty stomach, at least ½ hour before or one hour after meals. There are two forms of Sinemet: controlled-release or immediate-release Sinemet.

What foods should be avoided when taking levodopa?

Protein and levodopa use the same transporter to cross the small intestine wall. Therefore it’s possible that dietary protein can interfere with absorption of levodopa including beef, chicken, pork, fish and eggs.

Should carbidopa levodopa be taken with or without food?

Maximize medication treatment Because protein interferes with the absorption of carbidopa-levodopa, take the medication either 30 minutes before or one to two hours after a meal. If nausea is a problem, eat a low-protein snack, such as soda crackers or juice with your medication.

How does food have an effect on Sinemet CR?

If nausea is a problem, a small, low-protein, snack can help with symptoms. There are some ‘food’ interactions with Sinemet CR (carbidopa; levodopa controlled-release) that are good to be aware of. Here are a few of the more important ones: High protein diets will delay the absorption of the drug.

Are there any alcohol / food interactions with Sinemet?

There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) which include: Levodopa and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time.

Are there any side effects to taking Sinemet CR?

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain. Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of this medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).

When to take Sinemet before or after meals?

I also want to point out that the immediate-release tablets (Sinemet) are more affected by food than the controlled release ones (Sinemet CR). The immediate-release tablets are generally recommended to be taken as follows: Take with 6 to 8 ounces of water at least 30 minutes before eating or 1 hour after meals for maximum absorption.