Trihexyphenidyl (Artane, Apo-Trihex), also known as benzhexol, is an antiparkinsonian agent of the antimuscarinic class. It has been in clinical usage for decades. The drug is available as the hydrochloride salt...
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Trihexyphenidyl694 posts
Fewer patient posts reported that Trihexyphenidyl helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (95% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Artane
Fewer patient posts reported that Artane helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (5% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Sinemet
More patient posts reported that Sinemet helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (78% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Cogentin
More patient posts reported that Cogentin helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (116% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Akineton
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Pramipexole
More patient posts reported that Pramipexole helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (74% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Azilect
Fewer patient posts reported that Azilect helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (19% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Selegiline
More patient posts reported that Selegiline helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (48% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Bromocriptine
Fewer patient posts reported that Bromocriptine helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (8% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Carbidopa
More patient posts reported that Carbidopa helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (37% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Benadryl
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Trihexyphenidyl Top Concerns
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...meds. Perhaps your pdoc will discuss this with you. I just started taking Trihexyphenidyl for my weakness and anxiety and it works great.
Bob
I'm damned...
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...brother was addicted to codeine based ...sometimes etremely violent and negative.he is on oleanz 10 and skizoril25(clozapine) and also bexol dt(Trihexyphenidyl) prescribed by psychologist a yea...
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...my symptoms pretty well. I also take Artane (trihexyphenidyl) to control the slight tremors. I only take 2 ...A few months ago I started requip. Having nausea trouble with...
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...manageable. In December, I got sick and ended up having worsening of my tremors.
I have been taking a low dose of klonopin for them which ...I am trying trihexyphenidyl. Not much better....
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...do, trazodone antidepressents dont seem to be doing any good or has he gone on trihexyphenidyl for his tremor too soon. He asked for medication consultant said he didnt really need...
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...diagnosis 3 years ago. I take Azilect. Helps with most symptoms except ...11:00 to 11:30 AM. I take Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) 1:00 to 1:30 PM. My tremors are not too bad...
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Hi !
trihexyphenidryl
I had claw toes and neuro prescribed trihexyphenidyl and after 30 mins of taking a 1 mg ...all together.
Obviously trihexyphenidryl had dystonia away ! I have...
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...Karen,
I was diagnosed with Cervical Dystonia, Used Skelaxin for awhile ,was somewhat helpful, I take Trihexyphenidyl which is somewhat helpful yet,but a far ...helpful. just took my botox shot...
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Two is fine. Im on risperidone and geodon, however since taking trihexyphenidyl only once a day the effectivenes of my risperidone is satisfactory therefore im thinking of cancelling the...
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I have been taking Trihexyphenidyl for about two months now and it has certainly helped my tremor. Of course, some days ...to continue taking this.
I also am on Requip slow release but cannot ...
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