Trihexyphenidyl for Parkinson's Disease User Reviews

• Mil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2020

Artane (trihexyphenidyl) "When I take Carbidopa/Levodopa, one of the side effects is a strong chemical odor in my nose, and a chemical or bile taste in the mouth. It might not sound like much, but over time, this odor is punishing and demoralizing. Artane/Trihexyphenidyl has greatly helped in reducing the odor issue with the Carbidopa and Levodopa. For now, it has helped improve my quality of life."

• Par...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2022

"I was taking 9 Sinemet 25/100 a day for Parkinson’s, and it worked really well by allowing me to start moving again — prior to that, I could barely shower, brush my teeth, or dress myself. However, I had horrible dystonia in my head, neck, face, and hands, and feet. I started taking 1/2 a trihexyphenidyl pill in the morning and late afternoon, and dystonia symptoms drastically improved. I’m only on day 5, but I feel so much better. Also, I feel more energetic and almost normal. When I go up to a full pill twice a day, I’ll write a review and hopefully, the little bit of facial and extremity pain will all be gone — I pray it will be."

• sus...
• November 10, 2011

"I was prescribed trihexyphenidyl for 'breakthrough' symptoms of Parkinson's disease. If I am under stress, I have to use it on a daily basis. I have come to a point when I will feel worse symptoms coming on. If I take the medication, the symptoms will last a few hours versus days."

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2022

"I was taking this for essential tremors. This RX caused impotence and did not reduce tremors. It also caused mental fog. I don't trust it for the summer months, as it reduces sweating and may lead to heat stroke. I will stop this RX and get my happy life back. With the addiction risk, the potential for harm is greater than the potential for good."

• jay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 24, 2019

"New doctor told me trihexyphenidyl can cause dementia and to get off of it after 3 years. My tremors seemed to get worse, I'm very uncomfortable. It has been 1 week since I have been totally off of it, and I am going to see if I can't get back on it."

• joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2016

"I would sleepwalk. Example: once I woke up putting on my tennis shoes to go somewhere, but I don't remember where. Another time I sleepwalked to my mother's room to use the bathroom, though I was just in bed in my room that has a restroom. Talking in my sleep. Example: I sat up in bed as my husband was getting ready for work and asked him about going on our vacation, but he said I was very irritated. Other times, it's just random thoughts or comments."

• Par...
• October 28, 2013

Artane (trihexyphenidyl) "This drug made me stupid and depressed. Side effects included oral-facial dyskinesia, visual impairment, and weight gain."

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2009

Artane (trihexyphenidyl) "This is a low-level medication. It was the first I received prior to moving upward to the Sinemet family. It only controlled slight tremor of my hand."

• mjb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2017

Artane (trihexyphenidyl) "Didn't help symptoms at all. Side effects: 1. Really blurry vision 2. Felt dead inside."