Compare Artane vs. Tasmar
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats Parkinson's disease.
Artane (trihexyphenidyl) can be used to control tremors if you have Parkinson's, but it can really dry you out and cause other side effects.
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Upsides
- Artane (trihexyphenidyl) can be used with other medicines and in people with advanced Parkinson's who still have tremors.
- Effective by itself for people under 70 with Parkinson's who only have problems with tremors.
- Less severe side effects compared to other medicines for tremors.
- Available as generic.
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Downsides
- Not recommended in people over 65 or in people with memory problems.
- Artane (trihexyphenidyl) only calms down tremors because of Parkinson's, but it doesn't treat other symptoms.
- Can't be used in people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate.
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Used for
- Parkinson's disease
- Extrapyramidal symptoms from nervous system drugs
- Parkinson's disease; Adjunct
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
Price
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$6.00
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Side effects
The Artane (trihexyphenidyl) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Tasmar (Tolcapone) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Abruptly stopping Artane (trihexyphenidyl)
- Drowsiness and dizziness
- Vision problems
- Narrow angle glaucoma
- Dehydration
- Over age 65
- Fever and heat stroke
- Dehydration
- Prolonged exposure to hot conditions
- Alcohol
- Manual laborers
- Psychiatric problems
- Over age 65
- History of mental or psychiatric problems
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