Warnings


What may interact with Entacapone?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Ampicillin
-Apomorphine
-Bitolterol
-Certain medications for sleep or anxiety
-Chloramphenicol
-Dobutamine
-Dopamine
-Epinephrine
-Erythromycin
-Iron supplements
-Isoproterenol
-Linezolid
-Methyldopa
-Narcotic medications for pain
-Norepinephrine
-Probenecid
-Rifampin
-Warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Entacapone

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Liver disease
-Mental health condition
-Narcolepsy
-Sleep apnea
-An unusual or allergic reaction to entacapone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Entacapone?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
When taking this medication, you may fall asleep without notice. You may be doing activities, such as driving a car, talking, or eating. You may not feel drowsy before it happens. Contact your care team right away if this happens to you.
There have been reports of increased sexual urges or other strong urges, such as gambling while taking this medication. If you experience any of these while taking this medication, you should report this to your care team as soon as possible.
This medication may cause urine to look dark yellow to orange or brown. This is normal and is not cause for concern.
You should check your skin often for changes to moles and new growths while taking this medication. Call your care team if you notice any of these changes.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put in the trash, pour the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.