The Basics
What is Tolcapone?
Used in combination with levodopa and carbidopa to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Brand names for Tolcapone
N/A
How Tolcapone is classified
Antiparkinson Agents, Catechol O-Methyltransferase Inhibitors
Tolcapone During Pregnancy
Tolcapone pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Tolcapone while pregnant
N/A
Taking Tolcapone While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Tolcapone?
No information is available on the use of tolcapone during breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the use of tolcapone during breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Possible effects of Tolcapone on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Tolcapone
None listed
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
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