Trihexiphenidyl Tablet A Synthetic Antispasmodic to Treat Parkinson's Disease Part 2

dose for each drug is considered while taking trihexyphenidyl with Levodopa. Dose from 3 to 6 milligrams daily, divided into equal doses has been suggested.

Trihexiphenidyl Trihexyphenidyl Tablets and Liquid:

The total daily dose divided into 3 doses at mealtimes has been suggested as usual dosage. For patients taking high doses (more than 10 milligrams daily); the dose may be divided into 4 parts, to take 3 doses at mealtimes moreover the fourth at bedtime.

The drug may be taken either before meals or after meals.

Trihexiphenidyl Over Dosage

Trihexiphenidyl Overdosage may bring about delirium, agitation, hallucinations, disorientation, or psychotic episodes.

Side Effects

Some of the most common side effects caused by this drug are blurred vision; dilated pupils; constipation; dry mouth; lightheadedness; giddiness; loss of appetite; upset stomach; nausea; and vomiting. These side effects usually are likely to be mild. They possibly will fade away as your body adjusts to the medicine. If they continue, ask your doctor for help.

Drug Interaction

Use of this drug should be avoided with certain other drugs, as it may increase or decrease the effects of either. Some special drugs that must be informed to your doctor are amantadine (symmetrel), chlorpromazine (thorazine), amitriptyline (elavil), doxepin (sinequan) and haloperidol (haldol). If you need to take them, your doctor may advise dose adjustment.

Precaution

Before using this drug, the patient should inform to doctor the existence of some medical conditions if he has. He