What are the side effects of levodopa?

What are the side effects of levodopa?

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The side effects of levodopa can include things like nausea, perhaps drowsiness. Levodopa can also have an impact on things like blood pressure, lowering blood pressure which could contribute to some people having a sense of lightheadedness or dizziness. Levodopa could also contribute to psychiatric side effects, including things like delusional thinking or hallucinations. Years ago, it was described as potentially bringing out an increased interest in sexuality or hypersexuality, in some people. Not commonly so, but occasionally.