It is a medication primarily used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders such as dystonia.
It 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 Parkinsons' disease. It also improves movement disorders (restlessness, involuntary movements, or muscle spasms) caused by certain other medicines.
Parkinson's disease: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative ailment marked by the loss of brain neurons that produce dopamine, which causes tremors, stiffness, bradykinesia (slow movement), and instability in one's posture. As these symptoms increase over time, they significantly impair mobility and quality of life and frequently necessitate long-term medical supervision and care. Dystonia: Involuntary muscular spasms brought on by dystonia are a movement disease that can result in repetitive motions or strange postures. These spasms can damage any area of the body, resulting in severe pain, discomfort, and functional impairment that affects everyday activities and general health.
Hexylent may be taken before or after meals according to the effects experienced by the patient. If Hexylent tends to dry the mouth excessively, it may be better to take it before meals, unless it causes nausea. If taken after meals, it may cause induced thirst which can be reduced by peppermint, chewing gum, or water.
Yes, Hexylent may cause weight gain. If you are concerned about your weight gain, consult a dietician for diet plan, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
Taking more than the recommended doses of Hexylent may cause flushing of the skin, nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, increased heartbeat, rapid respiration, fever, increase in blood pressure, and dryness of mouth, tongue and skin. A rash may appear on the face or upper trunk. You may also experience restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, paranoid and psychotic reactions, incoordination, delirium (a state of mental confusion and emotional disruption) and occasionally convulsions.
No, Hexylent should not be crushed. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Consult your doctor if you are not sure about how to take this medicine.
You should continue taking Hexylent as long as your doctor advises you. In some cases, the use of Hexylent may continue indefinitely. Such patients are often kept under careful observation for a longer period of time.
You should not stop taking Hexylent without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may get worse. If you feel your dose needs to be lowered, then consult your doctor who will reduce your dose gradually.
No, Hexylent is not a narcotic. However, its hallucinogenic and euphoriant properties may make the people abuse its use.
Yes, Hexylent may cause drowsiness in some cases. Some people may even experience difficulty in falling asleep. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery when you experience drowsiness or if it causes blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea and mental confusion.
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Create ABHAIt may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
It 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.
It is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.The drug can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of this drug in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.
There is limited information available on the use of this drug in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.