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Common Lodine side effects may include diarrhea, weakness, or stomach pain. This page of the eMedTV archives also lists serious side effects and complications that may occur, such as allergic reactions, liver or kidney problems, and vomiting blood.
Lodine XL is a medication that is used to treat pain and other symptoms of certain types of arthritis. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at Lodine XL and its effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.
Lodine XL is classified as a pregnancy Category C medication. As this eMedTV page explains, this means a healthcare provider may prescribe it if the benefits outweigh the risks to the fetus. This page offers an overview of Lodine XL and pregnancy.
Gradual weight gain occurs in less than 1 percent of patients taking Lodine XL. This eMedTV article discusses Lodine XL and weight gain, including information on the likelihood of developing this side effect and the dangers of rapid weight gain.
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended Lodine XL dosage for treating most arthritis symptoms ranges from 400 mg to 1000 mg. This resource also includes dosing guidelines for treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
ACE inhibitors, aspirin, and diuretics are a few of the drugs that can potentially interact with Lodine XL. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that can cause Lodine XL drug interactions and explains some of the side effects that can result.
Lodine XL Precautions and Warnings
This part of the eMedTV archives discusses several Lodine XL precautions and warnings. For example, Lodine XL may potentially cause liver or kidney damage. This page also talks about who should not take the medicine.
Common Lodine XL side effects may include constipation, nausea, and vomiting. This eMedTV article also lists rare but possible side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a healthcare provider, such as chest pain or vomiting blood.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lodine XL uses mainly include the treatment of symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Lodine XL is also used to treat symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and lupus.
Lodosyn is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource explains how Lodosyn works, describes the effects of this medication, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
It is currently not known whether Lodosyn (carbidopa) passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV page includes more information on Lodosyn and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if the drug is used while breastfeeding.
It is generally recommended that pregnant women avoid taking Lodosyn (carbidopa). This eMedTV page offers more a more in-depth look at Lodosyn and pregnancy, including information on why the drug was given a pregnancy Category C rating by the FDA.
Your Lodosyn dosage will be determined based on your current dose of levodopa and other carbidopa products. This eMedTV page explains how Lodosyn dosing works in more detail and lists the maximum daily carbidopa dose recommended for most people.
This eMedTV Web segment discusses Lodosyn. Drug information includes its warnings, side effects, dosing, and possible drug interactions.
Medications that could lead to Lodosyn drug interactions include phenytoin, isoniazid, and MAOIs. This eMedTV Web page provides a more complete list of medicines that may cause levodopa (and therefore Lodosyn) drug interactions.
It is not known what to expect from an overdose of Lodosyn (carbidopa), as it is always taken with levodopa. This eMedTV article lists reported symptoms of a levodopa overdose and describes various treatments that are available for a Lodosyn overdose.
Bothersome but usually not dangerous Lodosyn side effects include gas, fatigue, and flushing. This eMedTV article lists other bothersome (but not serious) side effects of Lodosyn and also explains which side effects may require medical attention.
Lodosyn is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV archives explores Lodosyn uses in more detail, describes how the medication works, and explains whether it may be used in children or for off-label purposes.
Lodosyn Warnings and Precautions
Lodosyn (with levodopa) can cause or worsen mental illnesses, due to its effects on dopamine. This eMedTV article offers other Lodosyn warnings and precautions, and includes important information on who should not use this particular product.