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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 | 79 |
71% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 13 |
92% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 14 |
86% |
| Dystonia | 11 |
73% |
| Depression - Teen | 2 |
50% |
Overall, 75% (126
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Cogentin Reviews
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I haven't had to take this in a while but it helped with the restlessness.
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Taking a pill to be able to take a pill.
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works wonders in getting rid of the look-ups!
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not working either
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used because she was having a side affect of the abilify
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this was to help with cramping in my legs which was a side effect of the seriquel and lexapro. It stopped them immediately.
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no side effects
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only used it for 1-2 months several years ago. Can't remmber effects.
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it worked sometimes with my eyes rolling back, but i had it in injection form.
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It takes some time to get used to.
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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]
