Cogentin Drug Interactions

There are several medications that may negatively interact with Cogentin. Drug interactions may occur if Cogentin is taken with anticholinergic medications, antipsychotics, and tricyclic antidepressants, to name a few. Some of these Cogentin drug interactions could decrease the effectiveness of the medications or increase your risk of developing side effects (such as severe constipation, difficulty passing urine, or dry eyes).

 

Cogentin Drug Interactions: An Overview

Cogentin® (benztropine mesylate) can potentially interact with several different medications. Some of the medicines that may lead to Cogentin drug interactions include:
 
  • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor medications, including:

 

 

  • Anticholinergic drugs, such as:

 

 

 

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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