Benserazide Benefits & Uses

Benserazide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Parkinson's Disease

Benserazide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Benserazide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benserazide is used -

Common

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Nausea or vomiting
Weight gain
Edema
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite

Unknown

Erythema
Chest Pain
Headache
Infection
Rash
Back Pain
Paresthesia

Benserazide Related Warnings

Is the use of Benserazide safe for pregnant women?

Benserazide may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Benserazide again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Benserazide safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Benserazide on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Benserazide on the Kidneys?

Benserazide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Benserazide on the Liver?

Side effects of Benserazide rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Benserazide on the Heart?

Benserazide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Benserazide with Other Drugs

Benserazide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Halothane

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Benserazide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benserazide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Benserazide

Is this Benserazide habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Benserazide cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Benserazide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Benserazide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Benserazide can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Benserazide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benserazide

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Benserazide to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Benserazide

Taking alcohol with Benserazide can be dangerous.

Severe