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Benztropine mesylate is an acne agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

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39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Cogentin

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Headache
Nervousness
Flatulence
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Nausea
Itchy rash
Abdominal pain
Passing gas
Vomiting
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Rash
Cloudy or blurred vision
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite

Serious

Heart palpitations

Treats

Dystonia
3.3
15 reviews
Brief psychotic disorder
Condition

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How long does a benztropine high take?

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A 22-year old female asked:

If someone over doses with 7 mgs of benztropine what would be the estimated reaction time and the possible effects that are expected?

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A 40-year old asked:

When does someone need to take benztropine (cogentin)?

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A 35-year old asked:

It's possible that 1mg of benztropine make you hallucinate?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can pseudoparkinson be treated with cogentin (benztropine)?

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A 34-year old male asked:

How many hours after ingenstion can one .5mg dose of benztropine interact with other substances?

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A 33-year old male asked:

120mgs of Latuda, (lurasidone) getting where I can't sit still in evenings, on benztropine but not helping, is there anyway this will go away on it's own?

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A 37-year old asked:

My doctor has prescribed me benztropine. What's it for?

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A 44-year old asked:

Benztropine mesylate uses?

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A 57-year old female asked:

Can cogentin (benztropine) cause anxiety?

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A 35-year old asked:

What are the side effects of Cogentin (benztropine)?

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A 41-year old asked:

How much benztropine (cogentin) causes hallucinations?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Is Cogentin (benztropine) sedating? When is the best time to take it?

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A 38-year old asked:

How much benztropine (cogentin) would you have to take before hallucinations begin?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Besides propanolo and cogentin, (benztropine) what other meds can be used for akathisia?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Can cogentin (benztropine) cause vertigo?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Can cogentin (benztropine) cause memory loss?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Does Cogentin (benztropine) counteract Concerta in any way?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can you tell me about cold turkey risperidone and benztropine at 2mg?

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A 41-year old asked:

Help please? How long does it take benztropine to kick in for twitching?

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A 25-year old male asked:

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

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A 40-year old asked:

Can you tell me about it's like to try to cold turkey risperidone and benztropine at 2mg?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Is it ok to take 0.5mg Benztropine at night and then take 50-100mg Dramamine 12-14 hours later? I saw that there is a drug interaction. Thank you!

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A 37-year old asked:

Will benztropine and clonazepam make me sleep?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Does Abilify or Benztropine cause chest pain?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Cogentin (benztropine) allergy?

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A member asked:

Is cogentin (benztropine) a narcotic and are there any interactions with valium?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Does the blurred vision from cogentin (benztropine) ever go away (while taking it)?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I've been on Cogentin/Benztropine for a year now for side effects from Abilify. Is that bad? Will it cause any long-lasting anticholinergic effects?

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A 28-year old male asked:

How do you fix acute muscular dystonia caused by antipsychotics? Is there a method other than cogentin (benztropine) or do I have to discontinue antipsychotic?

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