Parkitrol 5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Parkitrol 5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Parkitrol 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Parkitrol 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Parkitrol 5 can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
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There is limited information available on the use of Parkitrol 5 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.
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There is limited information available on the use of Parkitrol 5 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Parkitrol 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Parkitrol 5 is used with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It’s also used to treat severe movement side effects caused by certain drugs (drug-induced movemnet disorder).
Parkitrol 5 should be taken empty stomach as it reduces the side ef...
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Uses of Parkitrol 5
Parkinson's disease
Drug induced abnormal movements
Side effects of Parkitrol 5
Common
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Upset stomach
Headache
Difficulty in urination
Nervousness
How to use Parkitrol 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Parkitrol 5 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Parkitrol 5 works
Parkitrol 5 is an anticholinergic medication. It works by decreasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness in Parkinson's disease. It also improves movement disorder (res...
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Quick Tips
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
Should be taken with food. Best taken w/ meals. Take before meals if dry mouth occurs, after meals if drooling/nausea occurs. Take at the same time ea...
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Mode of Action
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Side Effect
>10%
Anticholinergic side effects (30-50%), Rash
<1%
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Interaction
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