Procyclidine is a prescription drug that can treat Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders. This eMedTV article describes procyclidine in more detail, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
This eMedTV segment explains that some side effects of procyclidine may require immediate medical attention, such as confusion and fever. This page lists other procyclidine side effects, including those that are more common and typically easy to treat.
A couple of procyclidine uses include treating Parkinson's disease and excessive drooling. This eMedTV page further explains what procyclidine is used for, including information on how it works to balance certain chemicals in the body.
Your procyclidine dosage will be based on several factors, such as other medications you are taking. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of procyclidine dosing guidelines for treating Parkinson's disease, extrapyramidal symptoms, and more.
Certain antipsychotics and antidepressants can cause drug interactions with procyclidine. This eMedTV Web resource lists other medications that may interact with procyclidine and explains the potential complications these interactions can cause.
This eMedTV Web page explains that you may not be able to safely take procyclidine if you have certain medical conditions, such as glaucoma or bladder problems. This page describes other important precautions and warnings with procyclidine.
