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Carbidopa/levodopa

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The combination of carbidopa and levodopa is used to treat Parkinson's disease and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia (DRD). The generic name under the British Approved Name system is Co-careldopa. It is sold under several brand names, including Sinemet;, Parcopa, and Atamet.