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Levodopa + carbidopa in combination is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, or Parkinson-like symptoms such as tremor, shakiness, stiffness, and difficulty moving. Levodopa changes into dopamine, a chemical in the brain that helps control movement. Carbidopa prevents levodopa changing to dopamine in the bloodstream. This means that more levodopa can enter the brain, and helps to lessen some of the side effects such as nausea and vomiting. Like all medicines, levodopa + carbidopacan cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Often side effects improve as your body gets used to the new medicine. Levodopa + carbidopainteracts with a number of important medications, herbal and food supplements, so check with your doctor or pharmacist.