What is Trihexyphenidyl?
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TYPES:Generic: TrihexyphenidylBrand:
Trihexyphenidyl is anti-Parkinson's and anticholinergic agent used as adjunctive treatment of Parkinson's disease and for the treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms.
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How do members experience Trihexyphenidyl?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 88 | 51 | |
| Tremor in hands | 30 | 22 | |
| Tremor(s) | 24 | 49 | |
| Torticollis | 10 | 0 | |
| Dystonia | 5 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive confusion | 10 | |
| Dry mouth | 9 | |
| Word fishing | 6 | |
| Dizziness | 4 | |
| Sleepiness | 4 | |
| Auditory hallucinations | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 19 | |
| Moderate | 35 | |
| Mild | 39 | |
| None | 38 |
Member evaluations
Kimellis
evaluated on Jan 13, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: None
prettybabyu
evaluated on Apr 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for dystonia: None
- Side effects: None
palecarl
evaluated on May 13, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pd was progressing: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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