Over 80,000 clinical studies support its efficacy
Serious adverse events are rare when protocols are supervised and contraindications are respected
Lymphocyte transformation testing is the most reliable in vitro method to confirm the causative drug, and is particularly useful for confirming anticonvulsant and antituberculosis therapies
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As one of the most important dopamine-replacement therapies for PD, L-DOPA is commonly given with carbidopa to improve bioavailability and avoid early conversion into dopamine before penetration into the brain (Gandhi and Saadabadi, 2025)