What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Glaucoma
- Heart disease
- Hernia
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Stomach or intestine problems, such as a bowel blockage or ulcerative colitis
- Trouble passing urine
- An unusual or allergic reaction to glycopyrrolate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
- Amantadine
- Antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold
- Atropine
- Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
- Potassium chloride
- Some medications for depression, such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine
- Some medications for Parkinson disease, such as benztropine or trihexyphenidyl
- Some medications for stomach problems, such as dicyclomine or hyoscyamine
- Some medications for travel sickness, such as scopolamine
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?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
This medication can make your eyes more sensitive to the sun. Wear dark sunglasses after your procedure to protect your eyes.
Avoid extreme heat and strenuous exercise after receiving this medication. This medication can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.