What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Difficulty passing urine
- Eye problems, such as glaucoma
- Heart disease or irregular heartbeat
- Hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- High blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Stomach or bowel problems, such as obstruction or ulcerative colitis
- Thyroid problems
- An unusual or allergic reaction to glycopyrrolate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
- Potassium tablets or capsules; liquid potassium may be used
This medication may also interact with the following:
- Amantadine
- Atenolol
- Digoxin
- Haloperidol
- Levodopa
- Metformin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Avoid extreme heat. This medication can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.