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Bryce Jones writes: > My mother's Parkinson's doctor has recently prescribed > a drug named Cogentin (or Benzotropin Mesylate) (spelling > may be wrong) to go along with the sinemet she is taking. > Apparently the Cogentin is to ease tremors and rigidity. > What can someone tell me about the drug? Is it one of the > agonist class? What type of side effects are typically felt? > Is nausea a problem with it for many? Thanks. > Bryce Jones Anticholinergic medications / Cogentin / benztropine mesylate Indications: Cautions: Contra-indications: as for Benzhexol Hydrochloride, but causes sedation rather than stimulation. Indications: parkinsonism; drug-induced extra-pyrimadal symptoms (but not tardive dyskinesia) Cautions: cardovascular disease, hepatic or renal impairment; avod brupt discontinuation of treatment (!! - Jeremy); liable to abuse; interactions - antimuscarinics. DRIVING - May affect performance of skilled tasks Contra-indications: untreated urinary infection, closed-angle glaucoma, gastro-intestinal obstruction Side-effects: dry mouth, gastro-intestinal disturbances, dizziness, blurred vision; less commonly urinary retention, tachycardia, hypersensitivity, nervousness, and with high doses in susceptible patients, mental confusion, excitement, and psychiatric disturbances which may necessitate discontinuation of treatment. That's it! Sounds a bundle of laughs - NOT! -- Jeremy Browne, Hampshire, UK [log in to unmask] Shaking Hands BBS, Fidonet 2:252/160 (+44 1252 626233, also FAX)