Prescription Name: Comtan

*NOTE* Comtan is a medication that should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor. Please note I don't recommend taking Comtan without a prior prescription from your doctor and cannot be held responsible for any problems that occur from taking Comtan. This information is provided for information purposes and is not intended as a substitues to professional advice *NOTE*

Active Ingrediant in Comtan: Olmesartan Medoxomil

Uses for taking Comtan
Comtan is used together with carbidopa/ levodopa to treat people with Parkinson’s disease that experience the signs and symptoms of end-of-dose "wearing-off".

Comtan’s effectiveness has not been proven in people with Parkinson’s disease that do not experience end-of-dose "wearing-off".

Possible Comtan Side Effects:

Some of the side effects listed below may not appear for up to twelve weeks.

• Abnormal jerky movements
• Nausea
• Discolored (brownish orange) urine
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness or fainting especially upon quickly standing or going from a laying down to an upright position
• Confusion
• Sweating

Individuals treated with Comtan should tell their health care provider right away if they develop any of the following symptoms:

• Severe diarrhea
• Hallucinations
• Muscle pain or prolonged rigidity
• High fever

Things to be cautious of while taking Comtan:
Comtan should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.

Do not stop taking Comtan without first discussing it with your doctor.

Do not drive a car or operate heavy machinery until you know how you will react to Comtan.

Be especially careful when taking other sleep-inducing drugs while using Comtan

As with most medications, do not drive until you are certain to how you react to the drug.

Drinking alcohol while taking Comtan is definitely not recommended.