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What is the recommendation for tolcapone use during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Tolcapone (Tasmar) should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus, as adequate data in pregnant women are lacking.

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

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