Do you have to taper to get off of benztropine?
Question posted by jaws51 on 8 Sep 2010
Last updated on 8 September 2010 by Psyched
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Psyched
8 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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