BlogMedication Alert: Major changes to Sinemet and Levocarb Medication Alert: Major changes to Sinemet and Levocarb Posted Date : Jun 1, 2011 If you take Sinemet or the generic form Levocarb, please be aware that, over the past 18 months, the supply of Sinemet and Levocarb has changed; the markings on the Sinemet CR (controlled release) and Sinemet IR (immediate release) pills have also changed. These changes include new colours, shapes, markings, non-medicinal ingredients and storage conditions. The changes also affect how people take the drug and how physicians prescribe it, as the newly marked pills are no longer scored for splitting.For full details, visit parkinson.ca and read Medication – Sinemet changes. Share this post: Your Story Matters: Inspire and Connect Inspire hope and connect with others by sharing your Parkinson’s journey. Your voice can make a difference. Share your story Discover more like this May 2, 2025 Living with Parkinson’s: How anxiety and depression became part of my story May 1, 2025 An interview with Dr. Margaux Teil Apr 30, 2025 Beyond accessibility – adjusting for the full human experience