Why ARTANE* (Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of ARTANE: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.88)
(based on 16 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** ARTANE
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torticollis | 3 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of ARTANE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dry mouth | 4 |
| 2 | Confusional state* | 3 |
| 3 | Anxiety | 2 |
| 4 | Tremor* | 2 |
| 5 | Adverse drug reaction | 2 |
| 6 | Fear | 2 |
| 7 | Delusion | 2 |
| 8 | Nervousness | 1 |
| 9 | Blister | 1 |
| 10 | Disturbance in attention | 1 |
| 11 | Pyrexia* | 1 |
| 12 | Oral pain | 1 |
| 13 | Feeling abnormal | 1 |
| 14 | Clumsiness | 1 |
| 15 | Hangover | 1 |
| 16 | Balance disorder | 1 |
| 17 | Euphoric mood | 1 |
| 18 | Nasal dryness | 1 |
| 19 | Vertigo | 1 |
| 20 | Drug ineffective | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ARTANE
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride (Cyclodol, Trihexyphenidyl, Apo-trihex, Parkopan, Tremin, Trihexane, Parkinane, Benzhexol, Artane)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com