One day I noticed that on the "crash cart" in the hospital there was a IV bag marked "Dopamine". Dopamine not Levodopa is given to heart patients who have slow irregular heart rates. So it makes sense to me that the administration of Levodopa by mouth would tend to create irregular heart beats in some patients. I believe that if you research the side effects of Sinemet, you will find references to the effects on cardiac function.

It is important to investigate heart issues fully. However, the Levodopa - Arrhythmia connection is often overlooked when PD patients present themselves for their cardiac consultations.

Clyde


I have recently noticed an increased heart rate on any exertion, it happens when just walking briskly and a short distance. I also get mild chest pain. All this has been investigated and although I have these symptoms my tests to date have been Ok. .....