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Brand Names: Tasmar

What is Tolcapone? Tolcapone is a COMT inhibitor which promotes the recirculation of dopamine at the synapse. It is used in conjunction with l-dopa containing medication such as Sinemet.

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Reasons Taken

7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Tolcapone.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat Parkinson's 6 85%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Tolcapone.

  100 mg Daily 300 mg Daily 400 mg Daily 600 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Tolcapone or how long patients were taking Tolcapone before stopping.

Currently taking Tolcapone

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