Cogentin and Liver disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Liver disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Cogentin (benztropine mesylate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Geodon, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Liver disorder 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 Liver disorder?

Liver disorder (liver diseases) is found to be associated with 1,732 drugs and 2,047 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Liver disorder.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

7,418 people reported to have side effects when taking Cogentin.
Among them, 20 people (0.27%) have Liver disorder.

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Cogentin when they have Liver disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Liver disorder when taking Cogentin? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Liver disorder when taking Cogentin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cogentin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Liver disorder? *

Diabetes: 9 people, 45.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 45.00%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 8 people, 40.00%
Weakness: 6 people, 30.00%
Head Injury: 6 people, 30.00%
Constipation: 6 people, 30.00%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 6 people, 30.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 25.00%
Fungal Nail Infection: 5 people, 25.00%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 5 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 9 people, 45.00%
Pain: 5 people, 25.00%
Psychotic Disorder: 4 people, 20.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 20.00%
Diabetes: 3 people, 15.00%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 15.00%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 3 people, 15.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 15.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 10.00%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 2 people, 10.00%

* 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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