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LEVODOPA vs LEVORPHANOL: Which Drug Is Safer?

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LEVODOPA vs LEVORPHANOL: Safety Overview

Metric LEVODOPA LEVORPHANOL
Total FAERS Reports 6,610 352
Deaths Reported 546 24
Death Rate 8.3% 6.8%
Hospitalizations 729 30
Average Patient Age 69.3 yrs 57.0 yrs
% Female Patients 42.9% 67.6%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 25, 2023
Manufacturer Deseret Biologicals, Inc. Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued