Dyskinil 2 mg Tablet

How to use Dyskinil 2 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dyskinil 2 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Dyskinil 2 mg Tablet 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 Parkinson"s disease. It also improves movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm) caused by certain other medicines.

Expert Advice

• Dyskinil 2 mg Tablet helps treat parkinson"s disease and drug induced abnormal movements.
• Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
• It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
• It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Inform your doctor if you suffer from  glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
• Do not stop taking Dyskinil 2 mg Tablet without talking  to your doctor first as that may cause worsening of symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Dyskinil used for?

Dyskinil is used in the management of Parkinson"s disease as an add-on medicine along with other medicines. It helps by improving muscle control and reducing the stiffness of the muscle so that they can move naturally. Dyskinil can also be used to treat movement disorders (extreme restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasms) which can be caused by certain drugs.

Q. How does Dyskinil work?

Dyskinil works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as acetylcholine on the nerves of the smooth muscles; thereby, reducing the muscle spasm (involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles), tremor (uncontrolled shaking) and excessive salivation associated with Parkinson"s disease.

Q. Is Dyskinil a narcotic substance?

No, Dyskinil is not a narcotic substance. Dyskinil is an antispasmodic(muscle relaxing) medicine and belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergics.

Q. Is Dyskinil safe?

Dyskinil is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. What is Dyskinil?

Dyskinil is an antispasmodic (muscle relaxing) drug and belongs to a group of drugs known as "anticholinergics".

Q. Does Dyskinil get you high?

Dyskinil has been reported to get you a high. Please use this drug only for prescribed duration in doses as recommended by your doctor.

Q. Does Dyskinil cause weight gain?

Dyskinil has not been seen to cause weight gain. However, weight loss has been reported with Dyskinil in children. Please consult your doctor in case you experience an unexpected change in your weight while you are taking Dyskinil.Show moreShow less