Compare Tasmar vs. carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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Treats Parkinson's disease.
Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone) is a good choice for Parkinson's disease, especially when carbidopa/levodopa starts losing its effect.
Upsides
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- It combines three medicines into one pill so you don't have to take so many pills daily.
- Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone) is available as a generic.
Downsides
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- You would first start by taking Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone) as two different pills, carbidopa/levodopa and entacapone, before you get switched over to Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone).
- It's less customizable since there are only a few fixed combinations available.
Used for
- Parkinson's disease; Adjunct
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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$1214.90
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Side effects
The Tasmar (Tolcapone) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
20possible side effects
- Difficulty controlling movements25%
- Muscle spasm10%
- Changes in urine color10%
- Discolored urine10%
- Muscle rigidity9%
- Dizziness8%
- Abdominal pain8%
- Fatigue6%
- Constipation6%
- Back pain5%
- Vomiting4%
- Dry mouth3%
- Shortness of breath3%
- Bruising3%
- Increased sweating2%
- Anxiety2%
- Sleepiness2%
- Indigestion2%
- Flatulence2%
- Weakness2%
Risks and risk factors
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- Difficulty controlling movements
- Diarrhea
- Muscle damage
- Changes in blood pressure and falls
- Stomach bleeding
- History of stomach ulcers