Comparing Benztropine vs Oxybutynin

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Benztropine

Oxybutynin

Prescription only

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

Prescription and OTC

Oxybutynin helps to relieve symptoms of an overactive bladder and urinary incontinence but it may cause side effects such as a dry mouth and constipation. Prescribed for Overactive Bladder... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Benztropine has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect.

Oxybutynin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 461 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Dry mouth (32.3%)
Constipation (4.8%)
Dizziness (4.8%)
Sweating (4.6%)
Drowsiness (4.1%)
Itching (3.9%)
Nausea (3.7%)

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Drug Class

Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

Urinary antispasmodics

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	1 mg
Per unit^*	$0.22
Cost^*	$21.86

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Quantity	100 each
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$0.32
Cost^*	$32.05

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Dosage Forms

Injectable solution
Oral tablet

Oral solution
Oral syrup
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

2.3 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with Benztropine:

8 major drug interactions (71 brand and generic names)
319 moderate drug interactions (1443 brand and generic names)
19 minor drug interactions (401 brand and generic names)

A total of 287 drugs are known to interact with Oxybutynin:

5 major drug interactions (65 brand and generic names)
262 moderate drug interactions (1110 brand and generic names)
20 minor drug interactions (403 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 oxyBUTYnin together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

March 05, 1954

July 16, 1975

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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