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(also known as Benztropine)

Antidyskinetics are used to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as "shaking palsy." By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced. It is also used to control severe reactions to certain medicines such as res... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Schizophrenia
78
71%
Parkinson's Disease
13
92%
Bipolar Disorder
14
86%
Dystonia
10
80%
Depression - Teen
2
50%
Overall, 76% (124 Members) find Cogentin helpful
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Cogentin Reviews

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Almost all her teeth have decayed and I found out it was from this medicine, but as far as her tightness, it has helped.
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Not sure it does anything.
Working / Worked
sometimes it does help, i dont feel pain or spazam, but still can t speak.
feel tired, sleepy, lost my coordination
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I only take it occasionally if necessary.
Working / Worked
working great
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No longer taking it.
depending on the day it is anywhere between effective and only moderate.
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(2 mg) I can now sit still and eat my full breakfast!
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For side effects
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working great
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Cogentin
    I am also on Cogentin and it's not working too well- still have restlessness. What dose are you on? [More]
  2. Discussion: cogentin
    Anybody take cogentin and having difficulty with ur memory? [More]
  3. Discussion: cogentin for abilify, hallucinated?
    My doctor prescribed cogentin (benztropine mesylate) when he doubled the ablify to 30 mg. It's for parkinsons, which I don't have, but was in case i ... [More]
  4. Discussion: COGENTIN
    Hi: I not the meds person ( my wife is) but my son has taken it for some time. It seems to help him be a little more stable. He has huge anger problem... [More]
  5. Discussion: benztropine
    hi, my dr just put me on benztropine for my tremors. i am happy to say it is working. it's also known a cogentin. anyone else on this med. i am... [More]

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