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Has Anyone Taken The Medication (trihexyphenidyl)? His Neurologist Just Prescribed This For My Husband Who Has PD
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After reading side effects , they seem pretty bad, especially they could become addictive. Just wondering if anyone else has info and how long they have taken it. This med is in addition to taking sinemet

posted August 3, 2017
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i like the medication. It keeps my bladder urgency at bay with its anti-cholinergic effects, but also gives me dry mouth. I've been having dystonias [muscle cramps that can go on for hours], and the medication calms those down a bit.

posted August 7, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Side effects look bad but the benefits are usually greater

posted August 4, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi to you both, I don't know that drug but they always tell us about side effects on all meds just in case we get them I think if my Dr prescribed it to help me I would try it as many side effects don't happen.

posted August 3, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks

posted August 6, 2017

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