What does it do?

Procyclidine is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and sometimes other conditions.

How should you take it?

Take procyclidine regularly as directed with food and a glass of water.

What if you forget a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Can you take other medicines?

Some medicines available without a prescription may react with procyclidine including:

• antihistamines (also found in anti-allergy and cold/flu medicines)
• anti-nausea medicines (e.g. Buccastem®, Scopoderm®, Sea-legs®)

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products or recreational drugs.

What side effects might you notice?

Side Effects	Recommended action
Fast or irregular heartbeat Hallucinations, unusual behaviour or thinking Eye pain	Tell your doctor immediately
Memory problems, confusion, nervousness Trouble peeing	Tell your doctor
Drowsiness, dizziness Constipation, nausea, vomiting Dry mouth Decreased sweating, heat stroke Blurred vision, eyes sensitive to light	Tell your doctor if troublesome
Stomach upset	Take with food

If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.

Other information:

• Tell your doctor if you have heart, blood pressure, liver, stomach, bowel or eye problems (e.g. glaucoma), mental health problems (such as depression); or have trouble peeing, tardive dyskinesia or myasthenia gravis.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Procyclidine may make you dizzy or sleepy and make it dangerous to drive, operate machinery or do other activities that require you to be alert. Limit alcohol intake because it can increase these effects.
• Do not stop taking procyclidine suddenly without talking to your doctor first. Your doctor may reduce the dose gradually.