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Comtan (entacapone)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Comtan
Active Ingredient:	entacapone
Strength(s):	200mg
Dosage Form(s):	Tablets
Company Name:	Orion Corporation
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by FDA:	October 19, 1999
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

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? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Comtan. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

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: