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Comtan

(also known as Entocapone)

Entacapone is used in combination with levodopa/carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as shaking palsy. Some patients experience signs and symptoms of end-of-dose “wearing-off” effect despite taking levodopa/carbidopa. Entacapone enhances the effect of levodopa/carbidopa. By impro... continue

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Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Parkinson's Disease
80
80%
Depression
1
100%
Overall, 80% (82 Members) find Comtan helpful
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Comtan Reviews

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Linda Ayers (Parkinson's Disease)
did not work
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aarober0 (Parkinson's Disease)
some side effects but seems ok am taking now
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janyf (Parkinson's Disease)
I'm still on Comtan and have found it usefull in extending the 'on' time of my medications.
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Anne81 (Parkinson's Disease)
helps length sinement to next dose
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poppyjohn1 (Parkinson's Disease)
Worked good but I had to stop taking it because I could not afford it and it put me in the gap or hole to soon.
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doctorlee (Parkinson's Disease)
freq.abdominal distension/chronic constipation is my major concern.Endoscope revealed small gastric ulcers,colon /c mild hemorrhoid
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poppyjohn (Parkinson's Disease)
Worked well but had to stop taking it because I did not have the money to buy it when I reached the gap in my insurance.
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HANK76 (Depression)
Sems to be helping levadopa
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daughterjoan (Parkinson's Disease)
seems to be helpful. Still has strength.
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bangormaid (Parkinson's Disease)
take along with madopar and not sure how it's helping as been taking after a few days of other drug
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    It doesn't matter where you put your questions - we answer and give advice wherever you post! Dealing with meds is a somewhat complicated isn't i... [More]
  2. Advice: Advice on Sinemet
    QUESTION ????? If you already take STALEVO, then why are you starting Sinemet also? Stalevo is a combination of two meds - Sinemet AND Comtan. ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Quality of life issue
    Although my "official" Dx was 12 yrs ago, I had managed to lkive the previous 25 years to that with the ever progressing disease symptoms. ... [More]