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Medicines carbidopa + entacapone + levodopaQuestion & answer

carbidopa + entacapone + levodopa · Medicine question

When is diarrhoea concerning?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Contact the prescriber if diarrhoea persists, particularly with reduced appetite or weight loss, because colitis may need investigation.

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