Cobenfy is usually taken twice per day for schizophrenia. Specific dosages may vary depending on factors like your individual symptoms and other medications you may be taking. It’s important to take the Cobenfy dosage your doctor prescribes.
Cobenfy is a prescription drug used in adults to treat schizophrenia.
This article describes the dosages of Cobenfy, its strengths, and how to take it.
Your doctor will likely start you on a low dosage and adjust it over time to reach the right amount for you. They’ll ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect.
The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended for Cobenfy. But be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. They’ll determine the best dosage to fit your needs. In some cases, doctors may adjust your dosage from those mentioned here.
Cobenfy forms
Cobenfy is available as an oral capsule.
Cobenfy strengths
Cobenfy comes in three strengths:
- 50 milligrams (mg) xanomeline per 20 mg trospium (50 mg/20 mg)
- 100 mg/20 mg
- 125 mg/30 mg
Cobenfy is approved to treat schizophrenia in adults. The typical Cobenfy dosage is 1 capsule taken twice per day. Your doctor will gradually increase your dosage during your first week of treatment.
You’ll likely start out with a dosage of 50 mg xanomeline/20 mg trospium chloride twice per day for at least 2 days. Then, your doctor will increase your dosage to 100 mg xanomeline/20 mg trospium chloride twice per day for at least 5 days.
After that, you’ll then take 125 mg xanomeline/30 mg trospium chloride twice per day for as long as your doctor recommends.
Always follow your doctor’s instructions. Notify them if you experience any side effects that may prevent you from taking your medication.
Note: For older adults, your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it more slowly. The usual maximum dose for older adults is 100 mg/20 mg twice per day. This helps lower the risk of side effects like trouble urinating.
Your doctor or pharmacist will give you specific instructions for taking Cobenfy. Typically, recommendations for taking Cobenfy include:
- taking your dose at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
- swallowing the capsule whole
- avoiding crushing, splitting, opening, or chewing the capsules
- taking the drug around the same time each day
How long do you take Cobenfy?
Cobenfy is usually a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term once you reach your maintenance dose.
Do not take more Cobenfy than your doctor prescribes, as this can lead to harmful effects.
Symptoms caused by an overdose of Cobenfy can include:
- seizures
- high or low blood pressure
- increased heart rate
- diarrhea
- agitation or delirium
- dry eyes
- blurry vision
- excessive saliva or sweating
- urinary retention
Call your doctor right away if you think you’ve taken too much Cobenfy. You can also call 800-222-1222 to reach America’s Poison Centers or use its online resource. But if you have severe symptoms, immediately call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the nearest emergency room.
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