Sinemet

The dangerous drug attorneys at the Law Offices of Gregory Krasovsky can provide legal advice and representation to individuals and families considering pursuing a Sinemet lawsuit. In order for a plaintiff to secure a maximum settlement in litigation of a Sinemet claim, regardless of whether in an individual lawsuit or in a class action lawsuit, it is crucial that the law firm representing you have a competent and experienced team of Sinemet lawyers to guide you through all of the legal hurdles of pharmaceutical litigation and its costs. Contact  a Sinemet attorney today to schedule a free consultation and take your first step to obtaining compensation for losses caused by Sinemet side effects.

Sinemet is a combination of cardidopa and levodopa, used to treat Parkinson's Disease. It is manufactured by Dupont, and it is also known by the following names: Parcopa and Atamet. Sinemet is a dopamine agonist. Essentially, activation of central dopamine receptors by Levodopa has a positive effect on many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, even though it does cause nausea and vomiting, which is why Carbidopa is added—to reduce the side effects of Levodopa.

Because Sinemet is a combination of two drugs, the side effects listed are those of Levodopa side effects include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Nausea
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Hallucinations
• Somnolence
• Narcolepsy
• Stimulant Psychosis
• Hypotension
• Arrhythmia
• Disturbed Respiration
• Disorientation
• Confusion
• Insomnia
• Extreme Emotional States
• Dyskinesia
• Serotonin Depletion
• Dopamine Dysregulation

A 2005 Mayo Clinic Report noted that people taking Sinemet had a tendency to develop compulsive behaviors such as gambling additional. In this study about 15 people were found to be experiencing such tendencies.

If you or a loved one has been injured by Sinemet side effects, a Sinemet law firm can help you secure that settlement that you deserve. Contact one of our unsafe drug lawyers today to schedule a free and confidential consultation and take the first step to recovering damages and recovering normalcy in your life.