What S Benztropine Used For

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Benzatropine (INN[1]), known as benztropine in the United States and Japan,[2] is a medication used to treat a type of movement disorder due to antipsychotics known as dystonia and parkinsonism.[3] It is not useful for tardive dyskinesia.[3] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein or muscle.[3] Benefits are seen within two hours and last for up to ten hours.[4][5] Common si...

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...

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## 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.

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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?

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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.

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Taking one in the morning along with two risperidal and one in the evening with two risperidal ## If you want to get off of these medications in the safest manner, I would first recommend that you seek more personalized advice from your doctor who knows your medical history and other factors that should be taken into consideration before tapering. Your doctor may lower the dosage of both medications or even suggest taking each pill in fractions (actually cut into pieces) and these smaller pieces can be taken in place of the regular dose for a period of several weeks until the body is no longer dependent upon them. I hope this helps! ## I have been taking 3 tablets in the morning and 1 1/4 in the afternoon. I tried to cut off the Dosage 1/4 per week ( as per doctor ) recommendation. But ...

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Oval shaped with v on one side and 23-26 on other ## Hello, Joe! How are you? This is a 1mg Benztropine tablet, it is most commonly used to treat Parkinson's Disease. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and urinary retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on Carb/Entacap Tab Levo 150 for apprx 8 - 9 yrs for Parkinsons. Over the past 6 months I am bothered with bladder/kidney infections. Could there be a problem with a side effect of this medication. I also take Ropinirole 3 mg and Benztropine Tab. 0.5 mg. ## Have you been having trouble urinating, when you don't have an infection, like for a period of time before the infection occurs? Learn more UTI details here. I am wondering if one of the medications may be causing urinary retention? Have you had any tests done?

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Hello. I was given a few Cogentin (Benztropine 2mg) for my anxiety. Does this medication help at all for anxiety? Any help would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you. ## No, it is not usually prescribed for anxiety, it is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, as well as the side effects of some medications. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications? ## no. it may cover up the shakes from withdrawal. this is lousy to do.

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small round white pill with the number is SL 395 ## This is actually a fairly old pill, this company was bought out by another and this imprint is no longer used. This is Benztropine 2mgs, a generic for Cogentin, this is used to prevent or help control the movement related side effects that can arise from taking certain antipsychotic meds, such as facial tics, parkinsonism, tremors or rigid muscles.

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23/27 on one side V on other ## This tablet contains 2mgs of Benztropine, it is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Commons side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and dilated pupils. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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320 on one side and 16 on the other side white and round ## Hello, Denise! How are you? This tablet contains 2mgs of Benztropine, which is used to treat Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism and Dystonia. Side effects may include nausea, blurred vision, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Last June I started coming off Lamotrigine. I was on 125mg per day to stabilize my moods. I suffer from anxiety, depression, ocd, bpd, It did help at the start and pushed me to do things, but then it would wear off and I was told to keep increasing, but it started to affect my liver, my depression got worse, sweating, jewelry going black, and a few other things and I wanted to come off it. I slowly decreased it but as I was I started to get the shakes, upper torso and hands. The psychiatrist put me on Zyprexa to help with the withdrawals and also Benztropine for the shaking/tremours. I was having too many suicidal thoughts so I came off Zyprexa, but I still had the shakes. The doctor then put me on Valdoxan (Antidepressant) but that ended up putting me on the couch and I couldn't do...

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Is 832 bmi related too zannas ## This tablet is manufactured by Upsher-Smith and they list it as containing 1mg of Benztropine, which is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, so no, it is not related to Xanax. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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small, round with 23 27 on back with a split between the numbers. What could it be? ## The pill which you are describing is Benztropine mesylate (2 mg); which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, akathisia, and dystonia. NOTE: The correct imprint on this pill is V 2327, not A. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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Trying to find out pill that is found its white.. round ..fancy v on one side other side numbers 2326 ## Hi punkin, Based on the description provided, I located a white oval-shaped pill with a fancy V on one side and the numbers 23|26 on the other side (separated by a score line). This pill is identified as a 1mg Benztropine mesylate tablet; which is most commonly used to treat symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. For verification, the manufacturer of this pill is Qualitest Pharma and it has a National Drug Code of 00603-2434. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Benztropine Details I hope this helps! ## is it like haldol

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I found a small round white pill with 842bmo5 on one side ## Hello, Kay! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories and they list it as containing 0.5mgs of Benztropine. It is commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. NDC: 0832-1080 Pill Size: 6 mm Inactive Ingredients: -Croscarmellose Sodium -Anhydrous Lactose -Magnesium Stearate -Povidone The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach cramps, constipation and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white oval pill with 2326 on it will they help u sleep ## Hi Crystal, According to your description, the closest match I'm finding is a white oval-shaped pill imprinted with the numbers 23 | 26 on one side and a cursive "V" on the other. The "23 and 26" are also separated by a vertical score line. This medication is identified as a 1mg Benztropine mesylate tablet; which is most commonly used for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease. I'm not certain as to whether or not it'll also help you sleep at night. But this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses as well. You'd just have to talk with your doctor first to discuss its potential off-label uses. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Benztropine Details I hope this info hel...

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Are prescriptions necessary on Ll meds? ## While I have no idea what an LI med is. Pill imprint 832 BM1 is Benztropine 1 mg. ## @Charlie, I too am curious to know what an "Ll med" stands for. Can you please expand upon your question so that others may better assist you? My research yields nothing for that abbreviation in relation to medical terminology, with the exception of "Low Libido / Left Lung / Linear Laceration" - I.E. Things that don't necessarily add up with what you're describing. Post #1 is right though about the pill identification. 832 BM1 is definitely NOT a Xanax as noted in the thread title.

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is this a hangover pill or morning after? It has an elegant capitol V on one side and the other has the numbers 23/26 on the other with a line thru the middle of the numbers. ## Located a match it's Benztropine mesylate 1 mg, which is used in patients to reduce the side effects of antipsychotic treatment, such as parkinsonism and akathisia. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Are these oval V 23/26 pills somewhat like a generic norco 10mg?

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