Entacapone is a drug that is often prescribed with carbidopa-levodopa for treating Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of entacapone, explains how it works, and includes dosing information for the medication.
Potential side effects of entacapone include back pain, dry mouth, and dizziness. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of the drug, including common side effects and rare but serious side effects that require prompt medical attention.
Entacapone is used for treating Parkinson's disease. This article from the eMedTV archives describes how the drug works to improve the effectiveness of levodopa and explains whether there are any entacapone uses approved for children.
The recommended entacapone dosage is one tablet taken with each dose of carbidopa-levodopa. This eMedTV Web page discusses entacapone dosing in more detail and offers information on when and how to take this Parkinson's medication.
Probenecid, MAOIs, and cholestyramine could potentially cause drug interactions with entacapone. This eMedTV resource provides a list of other medicines that may interact with entacapone and explains the potential risks of these interactions.
Entacapone can cause involuntary muscle movements called dyskinesias. This eMedTV article contains more precautions and warnings with entacapone, including a list of other side effects that may occur and information on who should not use the drug.
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