>The subject question came up at our Support Group meeting last night. Most
>of us present were of the opinion that there was no generic available.
>However, a new member had an article which said: "However, there are a few
>medications which may alter the action of Sinemet or its generic
>carbidopa-levodpa." I was of the opinion that carbidopa-levodpa was the
>name of the ingredients in Sinemet, not its generic. Can someone set us
>straight?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Athel Tanner
>804 S. Duncan St.
>Marion, IL 62959
>Phone: (618)993-8262
>[log in to unmask]
>
>ATHEL,
There is indeed a generic Sinimet. My wife has been using it without
any problems for almost two years. Here in Texas it costs about 50% of the
original. It is "Carbidopa and Levidopa" made by Lemon Pharmaceutical.
Hopethis is of use to you. I am dissappointed that anyone taking Sinemet
has not been made aware of this generic by their pharmacist! Your
pharmacist should your first line of information re: medication of any kind.
I talk to my
wdifes pharmacist no less than once a week about something.
Hope this helps!
Don Summers
