Trihexyphenidyl

[PaulB1]

I was diagnosed with PD three years ago. I resisted any medication for two and a half years but finally decided to take meds because of my arm tremor. I was not suffering any other significant PD symptoms.

My consultant prescribed Sinemet which until recently I was taking 8 tabs per day.(12.5mg/50mg).

Over the period of six months I did not see any significant improvement to my tremor. With the approval of the consultant I have now stopped taking Sinemet. The tremor is a little worse but otherwise I am well.

The Consultant has now recommended Trihexyphenidyl.

I have read some nasty things about this drug online, including that NHS Scotland does not recommend it.

Does anyone have experience of this drug an its effects?

Any help or advice would be appreciated before I make a decision.

Thank you.

[jason.mod]

Hi Paul, and welcome to our forum community! You’ll find loads of helpful information and helpful people here, so don’t hesitate to have a look around and say hi. We have some information on Trihexyphenidyl here https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/anticholinergics-procyclidine-trihexyphenidyl at our website, which you can use to easily search for loads of topics related to Parkinson’s, in addition to asking our lovely community here. You can also contact us directly at our free and confidential helpline at 0808 800 0303 or email us at [email protected].

All the best,
Jason
Moderation Team