[b]What Is Benztropine (Cogentin)?[/b]
Benztropine is the generic from of the brand name drug Cogentin used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It's also used to regulate severe reactions to certain medications that are used to treat nervous, emotional and mental disorders. These may comprise perphenazine (Trilafon), fluphenazine (Prolixin), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), and others. You may have to take benztropine for a long time to treat Parkinson's disease. However, you may only need it for one to two weeks if your tremors are caused by other medical problems or medications. Your doctor may start you on a low dose at first and increase your dose slowly after observing how you respond to benztropine. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly without talking to your physician first.

[b]How should Benztropine be taken?[/b]
Benztropine mesylate comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken at bedtime. It may be taken 2-3 times a day to treat tremors caused by other medical problems or drugs. You may not notice any improvement in your condition for one to two days. You may have to take benztropine mesylate for a long time to treat Parkinson's disease. Though, it may only be needed for one to two weeks if your tremors are caused by other medical complications or drugs. Your doctor may start with a minor dose and increase it slowly after seeing your response to benztropine mesylate. Always Follow the directions given on your prescription label cautiously, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to clarify on the part that you don’t understand. Take benztropine mesylate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it frequently than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop taking benztropine mesylate suddenly without talking with your doctor, specifically if you are also taking some other medications. Sudden stoppage can cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease to return.