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Medicines tolcaponeQuestion & answer

tolcapone · Medicine question

Is breastfeeding recommended during treatment with tolcapone?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Women should not breastfeed during treatment with tolcapone (Tasmar), because its safety in infants is unknown.

Sources for this answer

Tasmar 100 mg film-coated tabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 4Document updated 3 December 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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