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Benztropine: Drug Information, Side Effects and Precautions

Benztropine helps control muscle stiffness and other symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It is also known by the brand name Congentin. It is also used to help treat Parkinson-like symptoms sometimes caused by various medications such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), as well as other medications.

Side Effects of Benztropine

All medications including Benztropine come with side effects information. The effects if this drug varies according to each individual and their health history. Not everyone will have the same experience while on this medication.

Less serious side effects associated with Benztropine include the following symptoms

1. Blurred vision
2. Dry mouth
3. Nausea
4. Nervousness
5. Difficulty urinating

More serious side effects, but less common side effects of Benztropine include the following

1. Allergic reaction such as closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, face; or hives
2. Fever
3. Fast or irregular heartbeat
4. Increased sweat production in hot weather
5. Confusion or hallucinations
6. Irritability or numbness in hands or feet

Benztropine Dosage and Usage Information

You are advised to take the dose that your doctor prescribes for you, with a full glass of water. In order to lessen upset stomach while taking this medication, it can be taken with food.

In Case of Overdose

You will need to contact a medical professional in the case of an overdose emergency. In the case of an overdose non-emergency contact your local poison control center.

In Case of a Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible, or take the next dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose to make up for the one missed.

Precautions

If you plan to take Benztropine it is important that you are honest with your doctor about any and all medical conditions, such as enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating, seizure, irregular heartbeat, or any other medication condition.

 This advice is vital to follow, especially for patients with glaucoma, magacolon, or myasthenia gravis, who usually cannot take Benztropine. Additional precautions are taken for people no matter what condition their health is in and no matter what health problems they may have. Again, your doctor needs to know everything about your health before you can be prescribed this medication.

If you are a patient who is taking Benztropine you will also need to inform your doctor about all medications that you are taking. This includes both prescription and non-prescription ones. In addition, those who are using Benztropine should be careful in hot weather, especially if these medications are combined with certain other drugs.

Medications

Amantadine
Amineptine
Amisulpride
Antabuse
Aripiprazole
Artane
Atomoxetine
Aurorix
Benztropine
Camcolit
Chlororpromazine HCL
Cipramil
Coaxil
Cylert
Celexa
Cipralex
Deprex
Desiprimine
Dosulepin
Doxepin
Edronax
Flunarizine
Flupentixol
Fluphenazine
Geodon
Guanfacine
Imipramine
Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Klonopin
Lerivon
Limbitrol
Lofepramine
Loxapine
Lexapro
Luvox
Maprotiline
Mesoridazine
Mirtazapine
Navane
Nardil
Nortriptyline
Oxazepan
Oxcarbazepine
Surmontil
Trazodone
Thioridazine
Trilafon
Vivactil
Xanax

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