Procyclidine Benefits & Uses

Procyclidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Parkinson's Disease

Procyclidine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Procyclidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Procyclidine is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Drowsiness
Hallucinations

Mild

Dry Mouth
Nausea or vomiting
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Flushing
Dizziness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Agitation

Procyclidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Procyclidine safe for pregnant women?

Procyclidine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Procyclidine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Procyclidine safe during breastfeeding?

Procyclidine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Procyclidine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Procyclidine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Procyclidine on the Liver?

Procyclidine may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Procyclidine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Procyclidine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Procyclidine with Other Drugs

Procyclidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylephrine

Mild

Paracetamol

Procyclidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Procyclidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Heart Disease
Tardive Dyskinesia
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Procyclidine

Is this Procyclidine habit forming or addictive?

Procyclidine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Procyclidine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Procyclidine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Procyclidine works for mental disorders.

Yes

Procyclidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Procyclidine

Taking Procyclidine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Procyclidine

Taking Procyclidine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe