Madopar 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements. Madopar 250 Tablet can be taken with or without food but it is better to avoid high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects. This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it's better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Vomiting
• Dryness in mouth
• Constipation
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Abnormal dreams
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Abnormality of voluntary movements

If you miss a dose of Madopar 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. Can Madopar 250 Tablet make me sleepy??
  Ans: Madopar 250 Tablet (mainly levodopa) can make you feel very sleepy. This can happen just after taking the medicine, even during the day. If you experience lack of focus because of sleepiness you must not drive or use machinery. Consult your doctor to know what particular activities you can be involved in, while taking this medicine.
• Q. Q. Does Madopar 250 Tablet affect bones??
  Ans: The effects of Madopar 250 Tablet on human bone during prolonged administration is not known. It is not to be given in patients less than 25 years of age since the skeletal development is incomplete. Also, it should be used with caution in patients with osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
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