What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Orphenadrine?

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 2016

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Mon, 22 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : What withdrawal symptoms may occur if suddenly stopping 200 mg of Orpenadrine ?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Resumption of prior Parkinson's symptoms

Detailed Answer:
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You are currently on Orphanedrine which is an anticholinesterase use for Parkinson's disease to control tremor and muscle pain/spasms. If you suddenly stop the medication your Parkinson's or muscle spasms may get worse. Otherwise there are no significant withdrawals like after taking opiates. So if you are thinking of stopping just be aware of an increase in your prior pain or Parkinson's symptoms

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