What is Glycopyrrolate?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Robinul Robinul Forte Glycopyrronium
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic drug which slows the activity of the salivary glands, stomach and intestinal tract, thus relieving cramping and reducing acid secretion. It is commonlu used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, but also has a specific use in ALS/MND of reducing excess saliva.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess saliva | 113 | 47 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 18 | 12 | |
| Hyperhidrosis disorder | 14 | 5 | |
| Excessive sweating | 7 | 3 | |
| Excess mucus | 6 | 3 | |
| Drooling | 3 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 44 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Glycopyrrolate
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 6 | |
| Constipation | 3 | |
| Dry eyes | 3 | |
| Bladder problems | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Dry mouth at night | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Glycopyrrolate
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 20 | |
| Side effects too severe | 9 | |
| Other | 4 | |
| Doctor's advice | 3 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Expense | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Glycopyrrolate
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 12 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 9 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 7 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Glycopyrrolate after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) | 1 | |
| Atropine (Sal-Tropine) | 1 | |
| Dextromethorphan-Quinidine (Nuedexta) | 1 | |
| Dicyclomine (Bentyl) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Glycopyrrolate and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) | 2 | |
| Amino acid complex (Calm Supplement) | 1 | |
| Atropine ophthalmic | 1 | |
| Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) | 1 | |
| Diphenoxylate and Atropine (Lomotil) | 1 |
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