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Is Anyone Taking Artane (trihexyphenidyl ) And Is It Helping Or Causing More Problems?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

Dr suggested adding to reduce tremors.

posted April 7, 2016
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Can leave you very dry I found fizzy drinks best to combat the dry mouth issue water didn't really work within 1min I was dry again xx

posted February 4, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My hubby is on it!They have just doubled the dose.He gets a very dry mouth and he sleeps a lot more.He brightens up in the afternoons so I try to give him space.I am not sure if he is just inlove with his electric blanket as it is winter here!cheers,Wen!

posted September 28, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take to help with drooling and it works well.

posted March 10, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Its supposed to help with distona as well 6mg is a high dosage, if planning on stopping do not just stop you need to be weaned off. Its also one of the older meds we have.
BB x

posted March 26, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Leon takes2mg 3timed daily. He calls it a "helper" med.

posted March 23, 2017

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