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Is Benztropine Used To Treat Parkinson S Disease?

I have a 60 year old daughter w/retardation.....she had 40-50 seizures 1yr ago...is now being treated w/ Benztropine Mesylate 1 Mg......has been on a myriad of psychotropic meds for years...no diagnoses was ever offered .....retardation...trainable but no educable...in her childhood....organic brain syndrome....and mostly no one really knows......This med is used for Parkinson s ??????? She 2 yrs ago was fairly functional but now is in a wheelchair and receives total care.....feeding tubes have been used and removed....ls this medication necessary?
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
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Yes,Benzatropine is the medication of choice for treating psychotropics-induced Parkinson's

Please be advised to continue the medication as prescribed.

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Is Benztropine Used To Treat Parkinson S Disease?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern Yes,Benzatropine is the medication of choice for treating psychotropics-induced Parkinson s Please be advised to continue the medication as prescribed. Regards Dr.Lekshmi