Compare entacapone vs. Tasmar
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Treats Parkinson's disease.
Comtan (entacapone) enhances the effect of carbidopa/levodopa. It's usually added on when carbidopa/levodopa starts to lose its effect on Parkinson's disease.
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Upsides
- Allows you to get more out of carbidopa/levodopa, especially in later stages of Parkinson's disease.
- Comtan (entacapone) is available in a single pill combination with carbidopa/levodopa.
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Downsides
- Must be taken with other medicines for Parkinson's disease
- Can make you lightheaded especially if you suddenly stand up from sitting or lying down.
- Can make you very sleepy
- May require frequent adjustments before finding the dose that works best for you
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Used for
- Parkinson's disease; Adjunct
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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Side effects
21possible side effects
- Difficulty controlling movements25%
- Nausea14%
- Muscle spasm10%
- Changes in urine color10%
- Diarrhea10%
- Muscle rigidity9%
- Dizziness8%
- Abdominal pain8%
- Fatigue6%
- Constipation6%
- Vomiting4%
- Dry mouth3%
- Shortness of breath3%
- Purple spots on the skin3%
- Increased sweating2%
- Back pain2%
- Anxiety2%
- Sleepiness2%
- Indigestion2%
- Flatulence2%
- Weakness2%
The Tasmar (Tolcapone) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Falling asleep during the day
- Taking other medicines for Parkinson's
- Changes in behavior
- Low blood pressure and fainting
- Low blood pressure
- Taking medicines for high blood pressure
- Lack of impulse control
- Taking other medicines for Parkinson's disease
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty controlling movements
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