A patient who has Parkinson disease will begin treatment with benztropine (Cogentin). Which symptom of Parkinson disease would be a contraindication for this drug?

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Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and is a contraindication for the use of benztropine. This medication can exacerbate muscle weakness and worsen symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Drooling and muscle rigidity are common symptoms of Parkinson disease and can be treated with benztropine. Muscle weakness can also occur in Parkinson disease, but if it is due to myasthenia gravis, benztropine should not be used.

A Patient Who Has Parkinson Disease Will Begin Treatment with Benztropine