Pharmacology L-dopa is combined with carbidopa in the treatment of parkinsonism to A Decrease the efficacy of levodopa B Inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa C Increase the dose of levodopa required D Inhibit conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the CNS 💡 Explanation L-dopa is combined with carbidopa in the treatment of parkinsonism to ✓ Correct Answer: B. Inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa