Uses of Benztropine Tablets:

• It is used to treat Parkinson's disease.
• It is used to treat side effects caused by some other drugs.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Benztropine Tablets?

For all patients taking this medicine (benztropine tablets):

• If you are allergic to this medicine (benztropine tablets); any part of this medicine (benztropine tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have a very bad muscle problem called tardive dyskinesia.
• If you have glaucoma.

Children:

• If your child is younger than 3 years of age. Do not give to a child younger than 3 years of age.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine (benztropine tablets).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (benztropine tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Benztropine Tablets?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (benztropine tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine (benztropine tablets) affects you.
• Very bad bowel block (paralytic ileus), fever, and heat stroke have happened when this medicine (benztropine tablets) was taken along with certain other drugs. Sometimes, these health problems have been deadly. Be sure to check all drugs you are taking with your doctor and pharmacist.
• Be careful in hot weather or while being active. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss.
• Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help with dry mouth. See a dentist often.
• Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
• If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (benztropine tablets) with care. You could have more side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

How is this medicine (Benztropine Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (benztropine tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Keep taking this medicine (benztropine tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
• Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Mental, mood, or behavior changes that are new or worse.
• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there).
• Feeling confused.
• Very nervous and excitable.
• Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation.
• Trouble swallowing or speaking.
• Not hungry.
• Weight loss.
• Trouble passing urine.
• Pain when passing urine.
• A fast heartbeat.
• Larger pupils.
• Memory problems or loss.
• Severe constipation or stomach pain. These may be signs of a severe bowel problem.
• Weakness.
• Trouble moving around.
• Sweating less, heat stroke, and deadly high body temperatures have happened with this medicine (benztropine tablets). Be careful in hot weather and while being active. Call your doctor right away if you have a fever or you do not sweat during activities or in warm temperatures.

What are some other side effects of Benztropine Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Constipation.
• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Dry mouth.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Benztropine Tablets?

• Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine (benztropine tablets), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.