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What Are The Side Effects Of Glycopyrrolate?

My daughter was just given a prescription of Glycopyrrolate for her hyper-hydrolysis, and told to take it when she wants to stop sweating on demand. The Dr. stated the only side affect would be heat stroke if used when exercising . What other side effects might she have?
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
Hello sir/madam
1.As your doctor said,it causes heat stroke when used in hot weather or during physical activity .
2.avoid tasks which needs her to be alert like driving until you see how this medicine acts on her.
3.exposure to bright light is not advisable.
4.Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, stuffy nose,feeling tired or weak,change in taste,headache or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen,consult your doctor.

Some people may have bad side effects after taking this drug like
increased heartrate/heart beat
trouble in passing urine
allergic reactions like swelling of mouth,lips,face;rashes,blisters and peeling of skin
pain in eyes,changes in eyesight,enlarged pupils,bad eye irritation.
confusion
loose stools/bloating
vomiting
muscle weakness.in such case immediately seek medical help.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Glycopyrrolate?

Hello sir/madam 1.As your doctor said,it causes heat stroke when used in hot weather or during physical activity . 2.avoid tasks which needs her to be alert like driving until you see how this medicine acts on her. 3.exposure to bright light is not advisable. 4.Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, stuffy nose,feeling tired or weak,change in taste,headache or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen,consult your doctor. Some people may have bad side effects after taking this drug like increased heartrate/heart beat trouble in passing urine allergic reactions like swelling of mouth,lips,face;rashes,blisters and peeling of skin pain in eyes,changes in eyesight,enlarged pupils,bad eye irritation. confusion loose stools/bloating vomiting muscle weakness.in such case immediately seek medical help.