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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
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Schizophrenia | 87 |
70% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 18 |
89% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 13 |
92% |
| Dystonia | 11 |
73% |
| Depression - Teen | 2 |
50% |
Overall, 75% (138
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Cogentin Reviews
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helping for side effects of risperdal.
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Helped with side effects but gave me very bad blurred vision.
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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.
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sometimes it does help, i dont feel pain or spazam, but still can t speak.
feel tired, sleepy, lost my coordination
feel tired, sleepy, lost my coordination
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I only take it occasionally if necessary.
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working great
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No longer taking it.
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Makes it so my tongue doesnt swell up and I talk all funny
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depending on the day it is anywhere between effective and only moderate.
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I am also on Cogentin and it's not working too well- still have restlessness. What dose are you on? [More] -
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Anybody take cogentin and having difficulty with ur memory? [More] -
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] -
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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] -
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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]
