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LEVODOPA vs LEVOMETHADONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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LEVODOPA vs LEVOMETHADONE: Safety Overview

Metric LEVODOPA LEVOMETHADONE
Total FAERS Reports 6,610 252
Deaths Reported 546 9
Death Rate 8.3% 3.6%
Hospitalizations 729 43
Average Patient Age 69.3 yrs 35.6 yrs
% Female Patients 42.9% 24.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Deseret Biologicals, Inc. N/A
Route ORAL N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A