Cogentin (Cont.)

When and How to Take Cogentin

Some general considerations for when and how to take Cogentin include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, usually one to four times daily. It is also available in an injectable form for use in certain situations.
     
  • If you take Cogentin just once a day, it is usually recommended to take it at bedtime.
     
  • You can take Cogentin with food or on an empty stomach.
     
  • Make sure to take Cogentin at the same time(s) each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Cogentin will not work if you stop taking it. Do not suddenly stop taking the drug without first talking to your healthcare provider.
     

Dosing Information for Cogentin

The dose of Cogentin that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • How you respond to Cogentin (especially if you develop side effects)
  • Other medications you are taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Cogentin Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Cogentin

Common side effects of Cogentin include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Confusion or memory problems
  • Blurred vision (often caused by dry eyes)
  • Difficulty passing urine.
     
(Click Cogentin Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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