Cogentin

Who is Cogentin for ?

Benztropine mesylate is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson=s disease and tremors caused by other medical problems or drugs. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Cogentin ?

Before taking benztropine mesylate,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to benztropine mesylate or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially amantadine (Symmetrel), digoxin (Lanoxin), haloperidol (Haldol), levodopa (Larodopa, Sinemet), tranquilizers such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) or thioridazine (Mellaril), and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease; glaucoma; heart or blood pressure problems; myasthenia gravis; or problems with your urinary system, prostate, or stomach.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking benztropine mesylate, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking benztropine mesylate.
• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
• plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Benztropine mesylate may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Cogentin Side Effects

Side effects from benztropine mesylate are common. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• difficulty urinating
• constipation

• skin rash
• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
• fever
• confusion
• depression
• delusions or hallucinations
• eye pain