Has anyone tried Comtan (Entacapone) 200mg Tablets for Parkinson's disease?
I've been taking levodopa and carbidopa for my Parkinson's disease for a while, and my doctor suggested adding Comtan (Entacapone) 200mg Tablets to help make levodopa more effective. It's supposed to reduce the periods when my medication wears off, but I'm a bit nervous about the side effects, especially the serious ones. Has anyone else tried this and what's your experience been like? . Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
I started taking it a month ago and the difference is night and day. I feel like I have my life back. I was really scared to start, but now I'm so glad I did. Good luck and hang in there!
I've been on Comtan for about 6 months now, and it's made a world of difference for me. My levodopa lasts a lot longer, and I have fewer off periods. Just be aware of the side effects, but I haven't had any serious issues so far. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
Just started taking it and so far, so good. No major side effects yet, but I'm keeping a close eye on things. Personally, I'm okay with the tiredness, at least it's better than the off periods. Fingers crossed it lasts.
Good luck with the new medication. I have a friend that has had very good results. Make sure to follow up with your doctor regularly and report any side effects, no matter how minor they may seem.
I've been on it for years. No major issues for me, but everybody is different. I know this is a serious disease, but ultimately, it's worth discussing the trade offs with your doctor.
Serious question: does anyone know if there are any long-term effects of taking Comtan? I'm worried about what might happen years down the line.
The dry mouth was terrible at first, but I found that sucking on hard candy helped a lot. Also, drink lots of water.