Parkinsons Forums (Page 3)

## In regards to Benztropine mesylate... More details about this medication are available at: If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I have been taking trihexyphenidyl 5mg for almost 40 years, same as mesylate Benztropine 2mg. I have been filling prescriptions from Canada for 5 years since they are not available in the Philippines. My prescriptions are from my Filipino doctors. As of now, there are several pharmacies carrying such items, but my problems are - 1): they do not honor prescriptions in the Philippines. 2) they will only supply only three months consumption. My prescriptions are for 1,200 tablets each.

2 REPLIES

a white pill blank on one side, and v/ 5971 ## The pill in description is Trihexyphenidyl HCl (2 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Valuim doesn't come in a 2mg .so what is the round white pill 5971 with the v underneath.

2 REPLIES

My husband was dx with Parkinson's disease and was Rx Carb/Levo to reduce his tremor. After 3 days no change was noted, and the shaking slightly increased. Maybe the Dx is wrong. ## My mother is taking carb/levo 25-100mg four times a day. This past several weeks she has been seeing things that are not there, not sleeping at night, and not wanting to eat. is this normal for her to be doing on this drug. she is 83 years old and she has just gotten worst in the past several weeks. she has been to the doctor and he says she is in the last stage of this disease Parkinsons. she has just came down hill so fast and i need to know if this all is normal. She is barely sleeping at night and when she is, she is having nightmares all during the night. We are looking for a skilled nursing facilit...

2 REPLIES

I am taking Trihexyphen 2mg for BEBS; has this drug been known to help this condidion? ## Trihexyphenidyl is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, and vertigo. How has it been working for you, so far? Are you on any other medications?

1 REPLY

I have Parkinson disease. I am taking Syndopa Plus 1/2 tablet twice a day and Amrentrel 1 capsule in the morning. I am 75 and a diabetic and bp patient. I take Lonazep .5 two tabs at bed time. I have no option but to take Lonazep for sleep. Please advise. ## My father is suffering from parkinson's disease. Can you please tell me which type of inj. or medication we can use for that?

1 REPLY

Not sure if I'm reading the numbers stamped on the pill correctly but I've tried every other number search to no avail. ## I think the marking you are looking at may actually be BI BI 84 84, it is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and they list it as being a .025 Mirapex tablet, which contains the active ingredient Pramipexole, which is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, anxiety, and loss of bladder control. NDC for confirmation, click here: 0597-0184 Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY

This is regarding my father, he is taking syndopa plus. The major side effect he's having is pain in his legs and arms, as well as severe constipation. Kindly give me some suggestions. ## Syndopa Plus contains the active ingredients Carbidopa + Levodopa. The most common adverse reactions reported with Carbidopa + Levodopa have included dyskinesias, such as choreiform, dystonic, and other involuntary movements and nausea. So yes, it may be contributing to the problem. Has he talked to his doctor? His dosage may need to be adjusted. ## My moms hands and body keeps on shaking and she is under treatment since few years and she is taking syndopa plus which is making her able to move and do household work but the moment the effect of syndopa plus gets over she is a lifeless body, however ...

11 REPLIES

Is trihexyphen the same as trihexyphenidyl? ## how does somas work ## Yes, they are the same and this medication is most commonly used to treat Parkinson's Disease. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, flushing, constipation, and drowsiness. Soma is a muscle relaxant, it contains the active ingredient Carisoprodol, it works by relaxing smooth muscles in the body to help alleviate the pain caused by sprains, strains, and spasms. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

2 REPLIES

is anyone taking this with early demensia due to Parkinson's Disease? ## Did you mean Aricept? The FDA classifies it as a cognitive enhancing medication that is used to treat dementia, and Alzheimer's. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and weight loss. Can anyone that's taking it chime in with their experience on it?

1 REPLY

white pill with n 20 on one side of pill and the letter m on the other side ## I'm looking for the any information of the round white pill, with the line in the middle, and on one side it says N and on the other 20. Please let me know what it does, my grand father is taking that and is very dizzy from it. ## @The original poster, Interestingly enough, I located a round light orange pill with N over 20 on one side and a capital M on the other, that's reportedly identified as Ropinirole hydrochloride 2mg; used for treating Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome. For verification, the manufacturer is Mylan Pharmaceuticals and the tablet size is approx. 6.00 mm in diameter. @Sofiya, A round white pill marked with N 20 is reportedly identified as a Nadolol 20mg tablet, made by Cad...

2 REPLIES

I have RLS and it's getting worse. I was taking .25 mg. 3x Day along with gabapentin. I still take gabapentin. My neurologis had me try Requip 2 mg at bedtime but my ins. co. won't cover it. He has now prescribed carbidopa Levo to take one at bedtime. I've done this for two nights and have not slept a skidget! Also, the RLS is in full bloom even after taking this. Maybe because I'm awake? RLS isn't fatal but my goodness it's enough to drive me to drink. Is there a connection? What would be the next medication? ## I don't know if this will help you but it sure has helped many people with RLS. It is dark healthy chocolate with very high antioxidant levels, low sugar, low fat. The pure unprocessed cacao in this has other health benefits as well. It is absolutely...

5 REPLIES

I am now taking madopar 125mg five times daily, rasagaline 1mg per day, and paramipexole er .375mg per day. The neurologist is about to change me to stalevo (its equivalent) 100-25-200. Will there be a change in dosage for any of the above, specifically, the number of times per day?

early onset hand tremor ## I am 81 years old (10/01/1930). I am suffering from Parkinsons disease. I would like this to be confirmed. I am taking Amantrel for these symptoms. How can you help? ## Does Cardizem cause Parkinsons or PD symptoms? If so: What is the time frame? Males or females at greater risk? Age of onset? What drugs are substituted for Cardizem that don't cause PD symptoms? ## I am 40 years old and have been suffering from parkinson's disease for the past 17 years now. I am taking syndeopa 110mg every 3 hours. What sort of improvements can I expect in my foreseeable future? ## Have you all been officially diagnosed? If so, what treatments have been recommended? (Excluding Naveen who has already stated what they are taking. Those side effects may include nausea, di...

4 REPLIES

Small round peach pill with 9, then scored, with 2 on the bottom; and the other side is scored with no other markings for identification. ## Will try to find myself, I found it one time. Thank you ## This tablet is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 0.25mgs of Pramipexole, which is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

2 REPLIES

I have a small light brown pill with "9", a line and "3" under it. There are no markings on the back. What is this? ## Hi Sherry, A small round light brown pill imprinted with 9 over 3 (separated by a horizontal score line) on one side and blank on the back (aside from another horizontal score line) is reportedly identified as Pramipexole dihydrochloride 0.5mg. This medication is indicated for use in treating Parkinson's among other related symptoms. For verification, the manufacturer is listed as Torrent Pharmaceuticals. I hope this helps!

1 REPLY

What is the best time to drink my medicine?I need to drink my levodopa ( for Parkinson ) 5 times a day 1 tablet. Is it 24 hours divine 5 ? Is like every 5 hours i need to take my medicine?If i take my medicine 8 am , 1pm,6pm, 11pm and 4 am is it right? But i do not want to wake up 4 am in the morning to drink medicine, because i need to eat first and then after 30 minutes i can drink my medicine. What can i do?

Will this drug make you feel like you're spaced out as a side effect, or act like a benzo? Or is it like thorazine, making u all groggy? ## Are these like xanax? ## Is benztropine considered a benzodiazepene in lab work? ## It's not "just like thorazine" but you're getting closer. It depends on your standards! Thorazine is abused sometimes too! But no. No, don't do it! And if u do, don't expect to feel euphoric. But just don't do it. ## @Carol, From what I could gather, Benztropine is classified as an anticholinergic. Other reports I've read state that Benztropine is structurally similar to Atropine and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl). That said, I doubt it's even checked for in a lab analysis. However, false readings are always a possibility depending...

4 REPLIES

Is benztropine a narcotic and does it cause blurry vision? I am trying to get off all narcotics given to me for pain and I am having blurry vision that came on after getting on this med. I need to know if this is a normal side effect? ## No, it is not classified as a narcotic, but yes, the FDA does list blurry vision as being a possible side effect, along with nausea, diarrhea, and muscle weakness. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY

Is benztropine medicine considered a valium? Because the pills that i have, have the imprint of 23 26 v ## Hello, Tony! How are you? I think you're confusing Benzatoprine and benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that include drugs such as Valium, Xanax and Ativan, which are most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. However, Benzatropine is a drug in the anticholinergic class, it's actually used to treat Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism and dystonia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Just to add to tony's message - the pill being described, white tablet with V on one side and 2326 on the other side is correctly assumed to be Benztropine 1mg, NDC code 0603-2434.

2 REPLIES

Just had prescription for pramipexole 0.25MG refilled for restless legs manufacturer is GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS, taken for restless legs, and it is totally ineffective, is there a problem with the batch? Any one else experiencing this? ## I have been taking 0.088mg of Pramipexoile for three years, started on one daily slowly went up to max dose of six a day. They have stopped manufacturing this dosage. I have a prescription for Mirapexen 0.26mg prolonged release which I can't get from any pharmacy near where I live. Is anyone else experiencing this difficulty. I face a second night without any tablets. I am in hell haven't slept since Monday night. ## I have the same problem. It isn't working after having done so before. Mylan makes it also and I am going to try to get it f...

3 REPLIES