Entacapone

Expert advice for Entacapone

• Seek advice if you experience any new, unusual, or increased urges (eg, gambling, sexual urges) while using entacapone.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you develop symptoms of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, stiff muscles, confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, and sweating) which is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by entacapone.
• Do not drive or operate machinery as entacapone may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
• Do not consume alcohol as it may worsen the side effects of entacapone.
• Avoid situations (such as hot weather, exercise) which may aggravate the side effects of entacapone (dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting). To prevent such side effects, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning.
• Take precautions to stay hydrated as entacapone may cause diarrhea, which typically begins within 4 to 12 weeks of starting the treatment. Seek immediate medical attention, if you have severe, persistent, or watery diarrhea.
• Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

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Entacapone