The following adverse effect of levodopa is not
minimised by combining it with carbidopa:
A. Involuntary movements
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Cardiac arrhythmia
D. ‘On-off ’ effect

1 Answer

Answer :

A. Involuntary movements

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