Question 1

can a prescribing psychologist prescribe cogentin along with haldol (haloperidol) since it is not cogentin is not specifically a "psychiatric drug"?

Accepted Answer

No: Psychologists are not MD's and do not prescribe medications (hopefully, that has not and will not change). To receive a prescription for medication, one would see an MD or DO, meaning an allopathic or osteopathic doctor, such as a psychiatrist.

Question 2

benztropine mesylate uses?

Accepted Answer

There are a few uses: Benztropine is an anticholinergic drug used to reduce the side effects of antipsychotic treatment, such as pseudoparkinsonism and dystonia. It is also a second-line drug for the treatment of parkinson's disease. It improves tremor but not rigidity and bradykinesia. It is also sometimes used for dystonia, a rare disorder that causes abnormal muscle contraction.

Question 3

can cogentin (benztropine) cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Medication question: Dizziness is one of the listed side effects of cogentin (benztropine).

Question 4

can cogentin (benztropine) cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Cogentin is benztropine and is used in psychiatry to treat medication side effects. It is highly anticholinergic, which means it can bind you up, blur your vision or make it hard to pee. However, too much of it clouds thinking and memory, in fact, the drugs used to treat alzheimer's have the opposite effect and benztropine is contraindicated in alzheimer's  as a result

Question 5

does cogentin (benztropine) counteract concerta in any way?

Accepted Answer

There are no drug : interactions between Cogentin (benztropine) &amp; Concerta. However, each medicine can interact with other drugs &amp; foods. See: http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=363-163,1606-976&amp;types[]=major&amp;types[]=minor&amp;types[]=moderate&amp;types[]=food&amp;types[]=therapeutic_duplication.

Question 6

if cogentin (benztropine) is causing constipation will it go away after discontinuation?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Yes, it is reversible if no other complications such as obstruction.

Question 7

do i need to take cogentin and geodon (ziprasidone) together or can i just take geodon (ziprasidone)?

Accepted Answer

The congentin was : Likely prescribed to protect against a potential side effect from atypical antipsychotics called akathesia.  That decision should be made between you and your psychiatrist. Take care.

Question 8

can cogentin (benztropine) cause anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But why are you discussing a drug which has profound anti-cholinergic effects and adverse events, as this drug has mainly been supplanted by Dopamine agonists.  Not sure, in this day and age, that there would be a valid role for cogentin (benztropine).  Meet with your doctor and discuss.

Question 9

what are the side effects of cogentin (benztropine)?

Accepted Answer

Cogentin (benztropine): Being a potent anticholinergic agent, it can cause sedation, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, urination hesitancy, dry skin, etc.

Question 10

how much benztropine (cogentin) causes hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

More than prescribed: I wonder why you are asking this, are you trying to have hallucinations? The usual maximum dose of benztropine is six mgs per day. Any amount over that is unsafe. The hallucinations caused by too much benztropine can be associated with other dangerous effects.

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