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trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride

Pharmaranks rates Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride is a medication used to treat Drug-Induced Abnormalities, Parkinson Disease.

Generic · by Watson Labs

Generic of Artane

70/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate
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Lower-cost optionsSave up to 26%
This medication~$2.72/30
Cheapest in class · mirapex er~$2.01/30
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Key facts

Form
Tablet
Strength
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride 5MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Watson Labs
What the pharmacy pays
~$2.72 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
ANDA085105
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

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Frequently asked questions

What does Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride treat?
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride (Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride) may be used to treat drug-induced abnormalities, parkinson disease, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How is Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride rated?
pharmaranks gives Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
How much does Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $2.72 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Mirapex ER — about $2.01 on the same basis.
Is there a coupon or discount for Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride. To pay less, Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride?
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride is marketed by Watson Labs. You can see Watson Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride a brand-name or generic drug?
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride available over the counter?
No. Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride come in?
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride FDA-registered?
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA085105. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride been recalled by the FDA?
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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