Why was SINEMET discontinued?
Why was SINEMET discontinued? Merck recently announced they have discontinued the manufacturing of Sinemet® CR (carbidopa-levodopa). They have had trouble securing a reliable and stable supply for a while, so the decision has been a long time coming. Is SINEMET being discontinued? July 17, 2019: Merck has informed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it will discontinue the manufacturing of Sinemet CR (controlled release). It emphasized that its decision is not a safety issue, but rather a manufacturing one. Is there an alternative to SINEMET? Use of Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Selegiline, Rasagiline, or Entacapone. What is the difference between Rytary...