TRIHEXYPHENIDYL
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation.
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Name: TRIHEXYPHENIDYL
Class: Parasympatholytic (Anticholinergic)
Risk Factor: C
Fetal Risk Summary
Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic agent used in the treatment of parkinsonism. In a large prospective study, 2,323 patients were exposed to this class of drugs during the 1st trimester, 9 of whom took trihexyphenidyl (1). A possible association was found between the total group and minor malformations.
Breast Feeding Summary
No data are available (see also Atropine).
Reference
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Q&A about Trihexyphenidyl
Suffering with side effects from Artane/Benzhexol/trihexyphenidyl?
This medicine is known by either of these names & treats movement disorders. How have you got on? On brink of throwing them away!
This medicine is known by either of these names & treats movement disorders. How have you got on? On brink of throwing them away!
I c/p this info from site:http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/art103...
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Artane.
Common side effects may include:
Blurred vision, dry mouth, nausea, nervousness
These side effects, which appear in 30% to 50% of all people who take Artane, tend to be mild. They may disappear as your body gets used to the drug; if they persist, your doctor may want to lower your dosage slightly.
Other potential side effects include:
Agitation, bowel obstruction, confusion, constipation, delusions, difficulty urinating, dilated pupils, disturbed behavior, drowsiness, hallucinations, headache, pressure in the eye, rapid heartbeat, rash, vomiting, weakness
Hope this is some help. Good luck and take care, hope things improve for you.
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Artane.
Common side effects may include:
Blurred vision, dry mouth, nausea, nervousness
These side effects, which appear in 30% to 50% of all people who take Artane, tend to be mild. They may disappear as your body gets used to the drug; if they persist, your doctor may want to lower your dosage slightly.
Other potential side effects include:
Agitation, bowel obstruction, confusion, constipation, delusions, difficulty urinating, dilated pupils, disturbed behavior, drowsiness, hallucinations, headache, pressure in the eye, rapid heartbeat, rash, vomiting, weakness
Hope this is some help. Good luck and take care, hope things improve for you.
Trihexyphenidyl 2 andHaloperidol 5?
my 24yr old son has been on the above medication 2mg of Trihex. and Haloper.2.5mg for almost 5years he doesnt want to continue and he wont go to a DR.help pls.
my 24yr old son has been on the above medication 2mg of Trihex. and Haloper.2.5mg for almost 5years he doesnt want to continue and he wont go to a DR.help pls.
Anytime someone is on a prescription drug they should consult the prescribing doctor before attempting to stop or cut down the dosage. Many drugs are dangerous if they are discontinued abruptly. How is he getting the prescription re-filled without a regular check-up, since he has been on the drugs for 5 years?
Why are medications for Parkinson's disease sometimes given to psychiatric patients?
What are the psychiatric uses of Amantadine, Benztropine, and Trihexyphenidyl?
What are the psychiatric uses of Amantadine, Benztropine, and Trihexyphenidyl?
Tardive dyskinesia caused by long term use of anti-psychotics
