Benztropine Mesylate
Last Reviewed: Sep 18, 2024
Pros & Cons
Benztropine Mesylate Pros and Cons
- The dose of benztropine can be adjusted based on symptom control and side effects.
- You can take benztropine with other Parkinson’s medications.
- This drug can also be used to treat Parkinson-like symptoms caused by certain medicines.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Most people only need to take this medicine once daily by mouth at bedtime.
- The anticholinergic effects of benztropine can cause severe dry mouth, which can make it difficult to speak and eat.
- This drug is not the best option for young children and older adults.
- Benztropine shows interactions with certain antipsychotics and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
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