Dyskinil Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used as an adjunct to treat Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder in which the first signs are problems with movements. 

Dyskinil Tablet contains ‘Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride’, which works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Besides this, Dyskinil Tablet also balances chemical messengers called neurotransmitter in the brain, thereby improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thus helps the muscles move naturally. 

You are advised to take Dyskinil Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, weakness, headache, dry mouth, decreased urination, drowsiness, and feeling nervous or restless. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Dyskinil Tablet on your own. Consult your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dyskinil Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Dyskinil Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Dyskinil Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your medicines and health condition to rule out any side effects.

Dyskinil Tablet  contains Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride, an anti-spasmodic agent used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Dyskinil Tablet exerts a direct inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system. It works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Dyskinil Tablet improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thereby helps the muscles move naturally. Dyskinil Tablet is used as an adjuvant therapy along with levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Dyskinil Tablet is used to control drug-induced movement disorders caused by CNS drugs such as dibenzoxazepines, thioxanthenes, phenothiazines, and butyrophenones.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Weakness 
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Decreased urination
• Drowsiness
• Feeling nervous or restless

Do not take Dyskinil Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you have narrow angled glaucoma. Do not discontinue Dyskinil Tablet on your own. Inform your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you have glaucoma, prostate problems, urination problems, stomach ulcers, acidity, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), tardive dyskinesia (involuntary facial movements), alcoholism, high blood pressure, heart, liver, or kidney problems. Do not take Dyskinil Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Dyskinil Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Dyskinil Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dyskinil Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. 

Drug-Drug interactions: Dyskinil Tablet may have interaction with antipsychotic (aripiprazole, lurasidone, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, trifluoperazine), MAO inhibitor (rasagiline), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), anti-cholinergic (benztropine), anti-convulsant (clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), anti-depressants (escitalopram, duloxetine) anti-anxiety (alprazolam), and mild pain killers/fever-reducing agent (acetaminophen).

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dyskinil Tablet as it might increase dizziness, and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease interactions: Dyskinil Tablet may have interactions with disease conditions such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), autonomic neuropathy (nerve damage), gastrointestinal obstruction, glaucoma, urinary obstruction, infectious diarrhoea, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary facial movements), psychoses, high blood pressure, and fever.

• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• LURASIDONE
• OLANZAPINE
• RISPERIDONE
• QUETIAPINE
• TRIFLUOPERAZINE
• RASAGILINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
• CLONAZEPAM
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• ESCITALOPRAM
• DULOXETINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• ACETAMINOPHEN

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Include a diet rich in iron, folate and magnesium. 
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

• Take Dyskinil Tablet at least 2 hours after taking ketoconazole and antidiarrheal medicines as it may prevent the full absorption of trihexyphenidyl. Besides this, Dyskinil Tablet may prevent the complete absorption of antifungal agents like ketoconazole when these medicines are taken together.
• Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience hallucinations.
• Take special care with your dental hygiene while using Dyskinil Tablet (like brushing, flossing) and have regular dental check-ups.

Parkinson’s disease: It is a progressive neurological disorder in which the first signs are problems with movements. Dopamine is a naturally-occurring neurotransmitter in the brain which is reduced or absent in people with Parkinson’s disease. Due to this, problems arise with smooth and coordinated movements. Symptoms include decreased ability to smell, stooped posture, changes in voice, constipation, small/ cramped handwriting, tremor, slow movements, stiffness of arms, legs, trunk, and balance problems.