Do you have to taper to get off of benztropine?
- Posted:
- 8 Sep 2010 by jaws51
- Topics:
- benztropine
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Psyched8 Sep 2010
Jaws51,
Yes you do have to taper off, usually over a one week period. Stopping bbenztropine abruptly can cause you to suffer tremors, tachycardia, insomnia, and EPS (involuntary movements sort of like Parkinsons disease). Ask your doctor to help you with the taper. Hope this helps.
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