COMTAN

Comtan Ingredients: Entacapone
Representative Names: Comtan

What is Comtan used for ?

Comtan is used together with carbidopa/ levodopa to treat people with Parkinson’s disease that experience the signs and symptoms of end-of-dose "wearing-off".

Comtan’s effectiveness has not been proven in people with Parkinson’s disease that do not experience end-of-dose "wearing-off".

General Precautions:

Comtan should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.
Do not stop taking Comtan without first discussing it with your doctor.
Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery until you know how you will react to Comtan.
Be especially careful when taking other sleep-inducing drugs while using Comtan

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?

Because certain other medications can interact with Comtan, review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription.

Check with your health care provider to make sure that you are not taking certain types of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of Comtan ?

Some of the side effects listed below may not appear for up to twelve weeks.

Abnormal jerky movements
Nausea
Discolored (brownish orange) urine
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Dizziness or fainting especially upon quickly standing or going from a laying down to an upright position
Confusion
Sweating

Individuals treated with Comtan should tell their health care provider right away if they develop any of the following symptoms:

Severe diarrhea
Hallucinations
Muscle pain or prolonged rigidity
High fever