Will cogentin go good for Geodon side affects?

Question

My son was doing well on Geodon,then he started having bad side affects.Now the doc.wants to add Cogentin to counter act the side affects.Is that a good thing to help him?

Answer 1

Many doctors will prescribe cogentin to reduce tremors. Rather than doing this, have you asked him/her about a different antipsychotic that is less likely to have that side effect? It won't hurt him to take the cogentin, but there may be an alternative.