Benztropine
also known as benzatropine, is an anticholinergic agent used for the treatment
of Parkinson's disease, Parkinsonism and dystonia. This medication works
effectively in the body by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the
central and peripheral system, which further results in decreasing stiffness,
production of saliva and sweating in the mouth and helps in the movements of
person suffering from the Parkinson's disease.
Side effects of Benztropine
If every
medication or drugs have positive effect on your body then overdose or reaction
of that drug can also results in causing side effects on your health and skin.
Given below
are the benztropine side effects if
in case it doesn’t suit your body.
Change in behavior
The first
side effect of the drug benztropine can effect in changing your behavior by
making you more aggressive, showing more violent behavior, numbness, irritation,
mood change and tiredness. You would also find yourself with difficulty in speaking,
swallowing and talking.
Body conditions like
Overdose of
benztropine can results in conditions such as dizziness, dry mouth, fever,
headache and vomiting.
Stomach related issues
The overdose
or the side effect of the medication can also cause stomach related issues like
pain in abdominal area, stomach cramps, bloating or constipation.
Problems in urination
If the
medication of benztropine doesn’t suits your body that it can cause problem in
urination such as decrease in frequency of urination, painful urine and yellow
urine.
Skin conditions
The slight
dose or reaction of the above medication or drugs also affects on your skin
badly by causing hot, dry skin, skin irritation and lack of sweating.
Other diseases like
Other
conditions can also occurs with the reaction of the above medication such as diarrhea,
blindness, eye pain, Weight loss, skin rashes, irregular heart beat or pulse.
Note: Benztropine should not be used in
children younger than 3 years.
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