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Cogentin (Benztropine) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Cogentin (Benztropine). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (8)
     Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication (2)Thrombocythaemia (2)Suicide Attempt (2)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (8)
     Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication (2)Thrombocythaemia (2)Suicide Attempt (2)more >>

Cases resulting in death (1)
     Confusional State (1)Dystonia (1)Motor Dysfunction (1)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (4)
     Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication (2)Major Depression (2)Suicide Attempt (2)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (6)
     Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication (2)Thrombocythaemia (2)Suicide Attempt (2)more >>

Adverse event in 23 year old male receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-17

Patient: 23 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Agitation, Abdominal Pain, Movement Disorder, Colitis Ulcerative, Rectal Haemorrhage, Abasia, Dyskinesia, Dizziness, Nervousness, Nausea, Restlessness, Torticollis, Dysstasia, Chorea, Diarrhoea, Vision Blurred

Suspect drug(s):
Benadrl (Diphenhydramine)
    Dosage: 50 mg every six hours (50 mg, 1 in 6 hr); oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Extrapyramidal Disorder
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Benadryl
    Dosage: 50 mg twice (50 mg) intravenous
    Indication: Extrapyramidal Disorder
    Start date: 2007-07-09

Benadryl
    Dosage: 50 mg every six hours 50 mg, 1 in 6 hr); intramuscular
    Indication: Extrapyramidal Disorder
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Geodon
    Dosage: 40 mg daily (40 mg, 1 in 1 d);
    Indication: Schizophrenia
    Start date: 2007-03-08
    End date: 2007-07-01

Cogentin
    Dosage: 2 mg bid (2 mg, 2 in 1 d);
    Indication: Extrapyramidal Disorder
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Artane
    Dosage: 5 mg tid (5 mg, 3 in 1 d);
    Indication: Extrapyramidal Disorder
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Parafon Forte
    Dosage: 50 mg once (50 mg); intramuscular
    Indication: Extrapyramidal Disorder
    Start date: 2007-07-09

Mysoline
    Dosage: 250 mg every six hours (250 mg, 1 in 6 hr); oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Chorea
    Start date: 2007-07-26

Drug, Unspecified (Drug, Unspecified)
    Dosage: unspecified;
    Indication: Hypotonia
    Start date: 2007-07-16



Adverse event in female receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-06-18

Patient: female, weighing 59.9 kg (131.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication, Major Depression, Suicide Attempt, Multiple Drug Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Neurontin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Klonopin
    Administration route: Oral

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral

Cogentin

Cocaine

Alcohol

Other drugs received by patient: Ativan



Adverse event in 95 year old female receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-30

Patient: 95 year old female, weighing 56.9 kg (125.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Speech Disorder, Dystonia, Agonal Death Struggle, Motor Dysfunction, Chest Pain, Respiratory Arrest, Extrapyramidal Disorder, Respiratory Distress, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ranexa
    Dosage: 1000 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Angina Pectoris
    Start date: 2007-05-25
    End date: 2007-05-28

Ranexa
    Dosage: 1000 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
    Start date: 2007-05-25
    End date: 2007-05-28

Cogentin
    Dosage: 1 mg once iv
    Indication: Extrapyramidal Disorder
    Start date: 2007-05-29
    End date: 2007-05-29



Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-03-20

Patient: 27 year old female, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Increased, Stomatitis, Visual Disturbance, Tardive Dyskinesia

Suspect drug(s):
Risperdal
    Dosage: 25-55 millagrams ever 2 weeks iv
    Indication: Schizophrenia
    Start date: 2006-07-01
    End date: 2007-01-31

Cogentin
    Dosage: 3 a day 3 a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Restlessness
    Start date: 2006-07-01
    End date: 2006-09-01



Adverse event in female receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-03-10

Patient: female, weighing 77.3 kg (170.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Bipolar Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus, Schizophrenia, Depression, Mood Swings

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Schizophrenia
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Abilify

Haldol

Navane

Risperdal

Thorazine

Zyprexa

Lithium Carbonate

Paxil

Lexapro

Cogentin



Adverse event in 48 year old male receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-20

Patient: 48 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: RED Cell Distribution Width Increased, Thrombocythaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Cogentin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Risperidone
    Dosage: q2w; im
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Depakote
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication



Adverse event in female receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-02-16

Patient: female, weighing 59.9 kg (131.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication, Major Depression, Suicide Attempt, Multiple Drug Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Neurontin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Klonopin
    Administration route: Oral

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral

Cogentin

Cocaine

Alcohol

Other drugs received by patient: Ativan



Adverse event in male receiving Cogentin (Benztropine)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-02

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Thrombocythaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Risperdal Consta
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Depakote
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Cogentin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

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