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Tolcapone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tolcapone safe for pregnant women?
Tolcapone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Tolcapone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Tolcapone safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tolcapone. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Tolcapone on the Kidneys?
Tolcapone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tolcapone on the Liver?
Tolcapone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tolcapone on the Heart?
Tolcapone is completely safe for the heart.
Tolcapone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tolcapone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tolcapone habit forming or addictive?
Tolcapone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tolcapone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tolcapone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Tolcapone can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tolcapone
Taking Tolcapone with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tolcapone
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tolcapone as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1214
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tasmar® (tolcapone)