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Tasmar (tolcapone) is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Do not take Tasmar (tolcapone) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Tasmar (tolcapone) or to similar medications, if you have liver function impairment, or gives you a high temperature, stiff muscles, or a feeling of confusion.

Before using Tasmar (tolcapone), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition like heart disease, lung disease, impairment of kidney or liver functions.

Tasmar (tolcapone) effects your liver, check your liver function before you start treatment with Tasmar (tolcapone), then every 2 weeks for the first year, every 4 weeks for the next 6 months, and every 8 weeks thereafter.

Other: Agitation, arthritis, bronchitis, burning, cataract, chest discomfort, depression, excessive emotional reactions, eye inflammation, feeling of well-being, fever, hair loss, hyperactivity, impaired mental function, impotence, increased heart rate, increased muscle tone, infection, irritability, lack of sensibility, low blood pressure, lower back pain, muscle ache, neck pain, panic reaction, rash, ringing in the ears, salivation, sinus congestion, skin bleeding, skin tumor, speech disorder, stiffness, throat inflammation, tooth disorder, tremor, uneasy feeling, urinary frequency or incontinence, urination problems, uterine tumor, weight loss

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Tasmar (tolcapone) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Tasmar (tolcapone) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Tasmar (tolcapone). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.During the first few weeks of treatment with Tasmar (tolcapone), be prepared for certain side effects that appear most frequently at the start of therapy. Among the possibilities: attacks of dizziness or fainting when you first stand up, hallucinations, nausea, and increased stiffness. These problems tend to diminish with the passage of time or a reduction in your Sinemet dosage. However, they have forced a few people to discontinue treatment with Tasmar (tolcapone). Tasmar (tolcapone) works by boosting the efficacy of Sinemet, and will not work without it. Tasmar (tolcapone) can be taken with either the immediate-release or controlled-release form of the drug (Sinemet or Sinemet CR). You may take it with or without food. This drug is taken 3 times a day. Always take the first dose of Tasmar (tolcapone) with your first dose of Sinemet. Take your second and third doses of Tasmar (tolcapone) 6 and 12 hours later. (Your doctor will probably decrease your dose of Sinemet when you start taking Tasmar (tolcapone)).

Store Tasmar (tolcapone) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.