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Brand Names: Tasmar
Generic Name: Tolcapone

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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat Parkinson's 2 100%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Tolcapone.

  300 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2  

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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