Artane User Reviews Drug Summary What Is Artane? Artane (trihexyphenidyl) is an antispasmodic drug used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's
Drug Interactions Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction
There are 10 disease interactions with trihexyphenidyl
Trihexyphenidyl (THP, benzhexol, trihex, marketed as Artane and others) is an antispasmodic drug used to treat stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control
Avoid/Use Alternative
Geriatric No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of trihexyphenidyl in geriatric patients
Upset stomach or throwing up
Postencephalitic patients: Dosages up to 12–15 mg daily may be required
trihexyphenidyl + revefenacin inhaled
6 out of 10 from a total of 37 ratings on Drugs
Drug Interactions
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Discontinuation of therapy: Dose reduction or discontinuation of trihexyphenidyl has been associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), exacerbation of Parkinsonism, and withdrawal symptoms including
] haloperidol, risperidone, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, clozapine, biperiden, trihexyphenidyl: Moderate interaction [reduced absorption of sublingual glyceryl trinitrate due to dry mouth from anticholinergic effects]
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug
The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine
The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine
Drug Interactions Cannabinoids, barbiturates, opiates, and alcohol may have additive effects with trihexyphenidyl, and thus, an abuse potential exists
Trihexyphenidyl User Reviews & Ratings
50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 27% reported a negative experience
Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment