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L-DOPA: 19 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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19
Total FAERS Reports
4 (21.1%)
Deaths Reported
0
Hospitalizations
19
As Primary/Secondary Suspect

What Are the Most Common L-DOPA Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Stereotypy
10 reports (52.6%)
#2 Most Reported
On and off phenomenon
10 reports (52.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Compulsive shopping
9 reports (47.4%)

All L-DOPA Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
On and off phenomenon 10 52.6% 0 0
Stereotypy 10 52.6% 0 0
Compulsive shopping 9 47.4% 0 0
Dopamine dysregulation syndrome 8 42.1% 0 0
Dyskinesia 7 36.8% 0 0
Binge eating 6 31.6% 0 0
Pathological gambling 6 31.6% 0 0
Hypersexuality 5 26.3% 0 0

Who Reports L-DOPA Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 67.3 years. Most reports from: ES. View detailed demographics →

What Is L-DOPA Used For?

IndicationReports
Parkinson's disease 14

Official FDA Label for L-DOPA

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.