What is trihexyphenidyl?
Trihexyphenidyl (generic Artane) is a prescription drug that relaxes the muscles in the body. It is often used to treat conditions like Parkinson’s disease and to control tremors and slurred speech.
Looking for a safe, effective way to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or tremors? Talk to your doctor about whether trihexyphenidyl is right for you.
What are common side effects of trihexyphenidyl?
While adverse reactions to trihexyphenidyl are uncommon, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including difficulty urinating, upset stomach, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, vomiting, headache, and constipation.
Rare, more serious adverse reactions have also been known to occur. If you are concerned that trihexyphenidyl may be causing you to experience any number of adverse side effects, please contact your doctor or clinician.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse reactions you may experience while taking trihexyphenidyl, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
Trihexyphenidyl is a prescription drug that relaxes the muscles in the body. It is often used to treat conditions like Parkinson’s disease and to control tremors and slurred speech.
Looking for a safe, effective way to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or tremors? Talk to your doctor about whether Trihexyphenidyl is right for you.
Trihexyphenidyl works by relaxing muscles and the nerve impulses that control muscles. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic, which means that it blocks a natural substance in the brain called acetylcholine. By blocking acetylcholine, Trihexyphenidyl helps stabilize the bodily functions affected by Parkinson’s disease, including sweating, muscle stiffness, the production of saliva, and the ability to walk.
If you are prescribed Trihexyphenidyl to treat the side effects of an antipsychotic, the drug can prevent muscle spasms in your back, neck, and eyes. It can also decrease muscle stiffness.
While adverse reactions to trihexyphenidyl are uncommon, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including difficulty urinating, upset stomach, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, vomiting, headache, and constipation.
Less common but more serious side effects should be reported to your doctor immediately. Contact your doctor right away if you experience any of the following:
Notify your doctor if your side effects become unmanageable. There may be additional side effects of taking Trihexyphenidyl. You should speak to your doctor about the risks of taking Trihexyphenidyl before beginning a prescription.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
Trihexyphenidyl is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not trihexyphenidyl is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
