Benztropine Benefits & Uses

Benztropine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Parkinson's Disease

Benztropine 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Benztropine Side Effects

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

Moderate

Hallucinations
Depression
Confusion
Memory problems
Nervousness
Blurred vision
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Urine Retention

Mild

Dry Mouth
Nausea or vomiting

Benztropine Related Warnings

Is the use of Benztropine safe for pregnant women?

Benztropine is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Benztropine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Benztropine as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Benztropine on the Kidneys?

Benztropine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Benztropine on the Liver?

Benztropine is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Benztropine on the Heart?

Benztropine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Benztropine with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Cetirizine

Benztropine Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Bladder Infection
Tardive Dyskinesia
Myasthenia Gravis
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Benztropine

Is this Benztropine habit forming or addictive?

Benztropine is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Benztropine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Benztropine has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Benztropine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benztropine

Taking Benztropine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Benztropine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Benztropine as it can have severe side effects.

Severe