What is Entacapone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: EntacaponeBrand:
Entacapone is an inhibitor of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and is used as an adjunct treatment for patients taking levodopa and carbidopa for Parkinson’s Disease who experience the signs and symptoms of end-of-dose “wearing-off”.
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How do members experience Entacapone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 2,050 | 161 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 64 | 40 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 5 | 3 | |
| Improve mobility | 2 | 1 | |
| Slow movement (bradykinesia) | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jerky movements | 11 | |
| Diarrhea | 9 | |
| Nausea | 9 | |
| Digestive problems | 5 | |
| Constipation | 3 | |
| Loose bowel movements | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 21 | |
| Moderate | 35 | |
| Mild | 41 | |
| None | 87 |
Member evaluations
StrkL
evaluated on Jan 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: None
murrayPD
evaluated on Jan 26, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
reikihh
evaluated on Jul 01, 2005
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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