Cogentin and Intestinal obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intestinal obstruction is reported as a side effect among people who take Cogentin (benztropine mesylate), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Clozaril, and have Major depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intestinal obstruction when taking Cogentin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,418 people who have side effects when taking Cogentin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cogentin?

Cogentin has active ingredients of benztropine mesylate. It is often used in tardive dyskinesia. eHealthMe is studying from 7,692 Cogentin users. Check the latest studies of Cogentin.

What is Intestinal obstruction?

Intestinal obstruction is found to be associated with 1,885 drugs and 2,619 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intestinal obstruction.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

7,418 people reported to have side effects when taking Cogentin.
Among them, 36 people (0.49%) have Intestinal obstruction.

Could Cogentin cause Intestinal obstruction?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Cogentin when they have Intestinal obstruction? *

What is the gender of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Cogentin? *

female: 34.29 %
male: 65.71 %

What is the age of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Cogentin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cogentin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intestinal obstruction? *

Constipation: 5 people, 13.89%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 11.11%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 11.11%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 4 people, 11.11%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 4 people, 11.11%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 8.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 8.33%
Confusion: 3 people, 8.33%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 8.33%
Diabetes: 3 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 2 people, 5.56%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 2 people, 5.56%
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type (delusions and auditory hallucinations but relatively normal intellectual functioning and expression of affect): 1 person, 2.78%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 2.78%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 2.78%
Paranoid Personality Disorder: 1 person, 2.78%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 1 person, 2.78%
Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 1 person, 2.78%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 1 person, 2.78%
Depression: 1 person, 2.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on benztropine mesylate (the active ingredients of Cogentin) and Cogentin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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