Can I take Comtan while pregnant?

Written by Ana de Barros, PhD |

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Can I take Comtan while pregnant?

Category: Comtan

The safety of Comtan use during pregnancy is still unclear. Although animal studies suggest potential harm to a growing fetus, there is a shortage of clinical information examining its impact on pregnant human patients. If individuals with Parkinson’s intend to become pregnant while taking Comtan, they should consult with their healthcare provider about possible risks or concerns related to the medication.

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Ana de Barros, PhD Ana holds a PhD in immunology from the University of Lisbon and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Instituto de Medicina Molecular (iMM) in Lisbon, Portugal. Ana was awarded two FCT fellowships and has won the Portuguese Immunology Society Best Paper and Best Poster award in 2009 and 2010, as well as the CESPU International Research Award in 2010. After leaving the lab to pursue a career in science communication, she served as the director of science communication at iMM Lisbon.