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Posted by River1924 on July 21, 2003, at 17:01:27
If I give up on the zonegran, I'll go back to Abilify. To deal with the restlessness (akathesia), my doctor tried a few meds and now gave me cogentin. I can't really figure out what it does or why it would help.
Posted by Janelle on July 21, 2003, at 17:05:46
In reply to Benztropine/Cogentin: what's it do?, posted by River1924 on July 21, 2003, at 17:01:27
The people I know who take Cogentin say they take it to control the shakes that other meds give them -- and it works from what I see -- none of them shake!
Posted by jlo820 on July 21, 2003, at 21:21:55
In reply to Re: Benztropine/Cogentin: what's it do? » River1924, posted by Janelle on July 21, 2003, at 17:05:46
Cogentin, or benztropine, is an anticholinergic used to combat the movement side effects of anti-psychotic medications. It is also used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. It improves muscle control and decreases the stiffness and tremors.
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