Precautions and Warnings With Tolcapone (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Tolcapone?

You should not take tolcapone if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Tasmar, tolcapone, or any of the inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
 
  • Have liver disease.
 
  • Have stopped taking tolcapone due to liver problems in the past.
 
  • Have experienced severe muscle pain (rhabdomyolysis) or the combination of confusion and a fever possibly related to any medication in the past.
     

Precautions and Warnings With Tolcapone: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which tolcapone should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings with tolcapone that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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