Procyclidine

Procyclidine is a prescription medicine that can help treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders (extrapyramidal symptoms) that are caused by antipsychotic medications. This medication can also treat excessive drooling caused by Parkinson's disease or antipsychotic medications. As an anticholinergic medication, procyclidine works by re-establishing the normal balance of certain chemicals within the nervous system. Common side effects include constipation, nausea, and blurred vision.

What Is Procyclidine?

Procyclidine hydrochloride (Kemadrin®) is a prescription medication approved for treating the following conditions:
 
(Click What Is Procyclidine Used For? for more information, including possible off-label uses.)
 

Side Effects of Procyclidine

Common side effects of procyclidine 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 Side Effects of Procyclidine 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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