Procyclidine
Uses
Procyclidine is used to treat Parkinson's disease and drug-induced abnormal movements.
How it Works
How Procyclidine works Procyclidine is a muscle-relaxing medication that decreases the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This action improves muscle control and reduces stiffness. It benefits patients with Parkinson's disease by enhancing muscle control and alleviating stiffness, allowing for more natural movement. Additionally, it is used to treat movement disorders, such as restlessness, involuntary movements, or muscle spasms, which can be induced by certain medications.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Procyclidine include dryness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, pupil dilation, upper abdominal pain, and urinary retention.
Expert Advice
- Procyclidine helps treat Parkinson's disease and drug-induced abnormal movements.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. To alleviate this, consider the following:
- Frequent mouth rinses
- Good oral hygiene
- Increased water intake
- Sugarless candy
- It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if this becomes bothersome.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or engage in activities requiring concentration until you understand how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or experience difficulty passing urine.
- Do not stop taking Procyclidine without consulting your doctor first, as this may worsen symptoms.
- Monitoring of intraocular pressure is necessary while taking this medication, as an increase in eye pressure may lead to blurry vision.
- You may be required to have regular monitoring of the following while taking this medicine:
- Blood pressure
- Intraocular pressure
- Kidney function
- Liver function
- Cardiac function
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