Summary: Benztropine is a highly anticholinergic medication that is primarily used for movement disorders. <br> <br> <br> <br> Antipsychotics can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects that can help be managed with benztropine. <br> <br> <br> <br> Because benztropine is highly anticholinergic, it can cause dry eyes, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation and contribute to falls and confusion, particularly in our elderly population.<br> <br> <br> <br> While benztropine is classified as an anti-Parkinson's agent, it is rarely used for that indication as it has a high incidence of anticholinergic adverse effects (particularly at the doses that are required for benefit).
