Which of the following statements is true about administering levodopa in combination with carbidopa?
A. The addition of carbidopa tends to increase the incidence of adverse effects.
B. The addition of carbidopa inhibits the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the basal ganglia.
C. The addition of carbidopa allows the dosage of levodopa to be reduced.
D. The addition of carbidopa decreases the amount of levodopa entering the brain.
Answer: C
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