A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Cogentin Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Benztropine
Cogentin Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Benztropine
SIDE EFFECTS
The adverse reactions below, most of which are anticholinergic
in nature, have been reported and within each category are listed in order
of decreasing severity.
Cardiovascular.Tachycardia.
Digestive: Paralytic ileus,
constipation, vomiting,
nausea, dry mouth. If dry mouth
is so severe that there is difficulty in swallowing or speaking, or loss
of appetite and weight, reduce
dosage, or discontinue the
drug temporarily. Slight reduction
in dosage may control
nausea and still given sufficient
relief of symptoms. Vomiting
may be controlled by temporary discontinuation, followed by resumption
at a lower dosage.
Nervous System: Toxic psychosis,
including confusion, disorientation, memory
impairment, visual
hallucinations; exacerbation of pre-existing psychotic
symptoms; nervousness; depression; listlessness: numbness of fingers.
Special Senses: Blurred vision, dilated pupils.
Urogenital: Urinary retention,
dysuria.
Metabolic/ Immune or Skin: Occasionally, an allergic
reaction, e. g., skin rash,
develops. If this can not be controlled by dosage
reduction, the medication
should be discontinued.
Other: Heat stroke, hyperthermia,
fever.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Antipsychotic drugs such as phenothiazines
or haloperidol; tricyclic antidepressants (see WARNINGS).
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