Join Now
(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
More Information About Cogentin
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Schizophrenia | 79 |
71% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 13 |
92% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 14 |
86% |
| Dystonia | 11 |
73% |
| Depression - Teen | 2 |
50% |
Overall, 75% (126
Members)
find Cogentin helpful
Cogentin Reviews
Working / Worked
given IV with Haldol IV worked nicely to sedate and help me "reset"
Working / Worked
stopped working
Working / Worked
made me nervous and did nothing for the condition
Working / Worked
Worked pretty well
Working / Worked
Saved my daughter from horrible side effects from her antipsychotic - works in only a few hours - now she feels great!
day two was too doped up on it - cut it in half to 1 mg - she had a good day today
day two was too doped up on it - cut it in half to 1 mg - she had a good day today
Working / Worked
bad twisted up muslces
Working / Worked
I am on 2mg daily. Helps with the side effects from the haldol.
Working / Worked
i had some tics from being over medicated, and this med helped a little bit to aleviate the symptoms.
Working / Worked
yes good
Showing 31 - 40 of 115 Reviews
Discussions
-
Cogentin
I am also on Cogentin and it's not working too well- still have restlessness. What dose are you on? [More] -
cogentin
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] -
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] -
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]
