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Tasmar |
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- Description - |
Tasmar helps to relieve the muscle stiffness, tremor, and weakness caused by Parkinson's disease. When taken with Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa), it sustains the blood levels of dopamine needed for normal muscle function. Because Tasmar has been known to cause liver failure, it is prescribed only when other Parkinson's drugs fail to control the symptoms.
Like all Parkinson's medications, Tasmar can provide long-term relief of symptoms, but won't cure the underlying disease. If your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks of Tasmar therapy, your doctor will discontinue the drug. |
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Abdominal pain,abnormal muscle movements,acid indigestion,breathing difficulty,chest pain,confusion,constipation,decreased muscle movement,diarrhea,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,excessive dreaming,falling,fatigue,fainting,flu,gas,hallucination,headache,increased muscle movement,loss of appetite,loss of balance,muscle cramps,muscle stiffness,nausea,skin tingling,sleep disturbances,sweating,tiredness,upper respiratory tract infection,urinary tract infection,urine discoloration,vomiting |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Apomorphine
Desipramine (Norpramin)
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
MAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Nervous system depressants such as alcohol and the sedatives phenobarbital and Seconal
Warfarin (Coumadin)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals |
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Valeant Plaza |
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3300 Hyland Avenue |
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
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USA |
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