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It is important to understand that hypotension (decrease in blood pressure, especially when getting up from a sitting position) may develop. This may occur more frequently when you are beginning treatment with the medicine or when your dosage is increased.
You should get up carefully after sitting or lying down, especially if you have been doing so for long periods of time. You should use extra caution when getting up after sitting or lying down, especially during the beginning of treatment with carbidopa, entacapone and levodopa combination.
It is very important that you discuss new medications with your doctor before starting any new medications.
It is possible that you may experience hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there) or an increase in dyskinesia (trouble in moving). Talk with your doctor if you have any questions about this.
It is possible that you may become nauseous, especially when you are first starting your medicine.
It is important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or are planning to become pregnant or planning to breast feed your baby.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.
