Tolcapone : Before Using

Tolcapone - Systemic

Brand Names

Tasmar Tolcapone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For tolcapone, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to tolcapone. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Tolcapone has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that tolcapone causes birth defects and other problems. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether tolcapone passes into breast milk. However, because of the risk of unwanted effects in nursing babies, make sure your family doctor knows if you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds. There is no identified potential use of tolcapone in child.

Elderly care

The risk of hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there may be increased in diseaseds older than 75 years of age.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of tolcapone. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there Condition may become worse

Kidney problems, severe Elimination of tolcapone may be decreased, which increases the risk of unwanted effects

Liver problems Chance of serious unwanted effects may be increased

Low blood pressure
Orthostatic or postural low blood pressure - dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a sitting or lying position Condition may become worse