Droxidopa and Comtan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Droxidopa (droxidopa) and Comtan (entacapone). Common drug interactions include delirium among females and decreased appetite among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Droxidopa and Comtan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Droxidopa?

Droxidopa has active ingredients of droxidopa. eHealthMe is studying from 1,093 Droxidopa users. Check the latest studies of Droxidopa.

What is Comtan?

Comtan has active ingredients of entacapone. It is often used in parkinson's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 3,979 Comtan users. Check the latest studies of Comtan.



On Jul, 12, 2026

25 people who take Droxidopa and Comtan together, and have interactions are studied.

Droxidopa and Comtan drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Droxidopa and Comtan, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Delirium (wild excitement)
  2. Delusion (a false belief or opinion)
  3. Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
  4. Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
  5. Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
  6. Pubis fracture
  7. Rib fracture
  8. Road traffic accident
  9. Fall
  10. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)

male:

  1. Decreased appetite
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
  4. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
  5. Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
  6. Cold sweat
  7. Compression fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury)
  8. Constipation
  9. Death
  10. Fall

What are the common drug interactions of Droxidopa and Comtan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Decreased appetite

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Decreased appetite

50-59:

  1. Cold sweat
  2. Compression fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury)
  3. Overdose
  4. Pallor
  5. Respiratory depression (respiration has a rate below 12 breaths)
  6. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  7. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)

60+:

  1. Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
  2. Delirium (wild excitement)
  3. Rib fracture
  4. Road traffic accident
  5. Fall
  6. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic agents)
  7. Pneumonia
  8. Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down)
  9. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  10. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome (complication of the dopaminergic treatment in parkinson's disease)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 12.00%
  2. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 8.00%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.00%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.00%
  5. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 2 people, 8.00%
  6. Drug Effect Decreased: 2 people, 8.00%
  7. Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on droxidopa and entacapone (the active ingredients of Droxidopa and Comtan, respectively), and Droxidopa and Comtan (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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