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Benztropine may be used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or alleviate side effects that affect movement caused by antipsychotics. However, it may cause unwanted effects such as blurred... View more

Prescribed for Extrapyramidal Reaction, Parkinson's Disease. Cogentin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Extrapyramidal Reaction, Parkinson's Disease, Influenza, Influenza A. May also be prescribed off label for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ADHD, Fatigue, Head Injury, Influenza Prophylaxis,... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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View all 37 reviews

Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full benztropine side effects document.

See the full Cogentin side effects document.

See the full amantadine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $0.27
Cost* $13.51

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Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 1 mg/mL
Per Unit* $74.00
Cost* $740.01

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Quantity 10 capsule
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $2.21
Cost* $22.06

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Cogentin

N/A

 Gocovri, Osmolex ER

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

19 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

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N
Category N Not classified

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (2)

Drug Interactions

A total of 331 drugs are known to interact with benztropine:

  • 5 major drug interactions (56 brand and generic names)
  • 307 moderate drug interactions (1366 brand and generic names)
  • 19 minor drug interactions (399 brand and generic names)

A total of 331 drugs are known to interact with Cogentin:

  • 5 major drug interactions (56 brand and generic names)
  • 307 moderate drug interactions (1366 brand and generic names)
  • 19 minor drug interactions (399 brand and generic names)

A total of 125 drugs are known to interact with amantadine:

  • 7 major drug interactions (58 brand and generic names)
  • 104 moderate drug interactions (586 brand and generic names)
  • 14 minor drug interactions (49 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using benztropine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using benztropine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

March 05, 1954

March 05, 1954

February 14, 1968

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

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