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Posted by lynneat on August 2, 2014, at 23:57:37
My daughter is on 4mg benztropine/cogentin and the dr wants to cancel it ...no titration just stop. what will happen???
Thanks. Lynneat
Posted by poser938 on August 2, 2014, at 23:57:37
In reply to cogentin/benztropine, posted by lynneat on August 2, 2014, at 11:44:09
Hi, welcome to Babble.
you'll want to post this in the Medication section. lots more people that visit that section that might be able to help you.
Posted by lynneat on August 2, 2014, at 23:58:16
Hi I'm Lynneat. My daughter is on 4mg cogentin/benztropine and doc wants to discontinue it all at once. What can happen and how can I approach her to stop it from being sudden but titrate slowly instead? You know how docs can be. You ask a question and they feel threatened many times. I really appreciate all info you can give me. Thanks.
Posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2014, at 23:58:17
In reply to cogentin/benztropine, posted by lynneat on August 2, 2014, at 11:48:30
Welcome I'd suggest you post this on the medication board. As this is the social board. Phillipa
Posted by SLS on August 3, 2014, at 7:21:04
In reply to cogentin/benztropine, posted by lynneat on August 2, 2014, at 23:57:37
> My daughter is on 4mg benztropine/cogentin and the dr wants to cancel it ...no titration just stop. what will happen???
> Thanks. LynneatIt is recommended to taper benztropine gradually to prevent cholinergic rebound withdrawal.
"Abrupt discontinuation of long-term benztropine therapy may be associated with withdrawal and cholinergic rebound symptoms, including myalgias, diaphoresis, gastrointestinal distress, lethargy, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, and relapse or exacerbation of extrapyramidal effects."
http://doublecheckmd.com/EffectsDetail.do?dname=benztropine&sid=12106&eid=3104
- Scott
Posted by phidippus on August 3, 2014, at 13:57:12
In reply to cogentin/benztropine, posted by lynneat on August 2, 2014, at 23:57:37
I've taken cogentin for weeks and stopped it without consequence. I don't think you have anything to worry about. The drug doesn't build up in the system, nor does any tolerance occur.
What is she taking it for?
Eric
Posted by linkadge on August 3, 2014, at 17:30:51
In reply to Re: cogentin/benztropine » lynneat, posted by phidippus on August 3, 2014, at 13:57:12
If you only have a limited supply, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) might ease withdrawl symptoms. It too has anticholinergic properties.
Linkadge
Posted by Zyprexa on August 8, 2014, at 1:24:15
In reply to Re: cogentin/benztropine, posted by linkadge on August 3, 2014, at 17:30:51
I took 1mg cogentin for several years and had no problems just stoping it all of a sudden.
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