Robinul Forte Side Effects

Generic Name: glycopyrrolate

Please note - some side effects for Robinul Forte may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Robinul Forte - for the Consumer

Robinul Forte

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Robinul Forte:

Bloated feeling; blurred vision; constipation; decreased milk production;decreased sweating; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; dry skin; enlarged pupils; headache; loss of taste; nausea; nervousness; sleeplessness; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; diarrhea; difficulty focusing the eyes; difficulty urinating; excitement; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; impotence (erectile dysfunction);pounding in the chest; seizures; unusual weakness; vomiting.

Side Effects by Body System

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, nervousness, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, and mental confusion. The elderly appear to be more prone to the anticholinergic effects of glycopyrrolate on the CNS. Seizures have been reported from postmarketing experience.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included tachycardia and palpitations. In addition, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, hypertension, and hypotension have been reported from postmarketing experience.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and feeling bloated.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, and impotence.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurred vision, increased ocular tension, cycloplegia, and dilatation of the pupil.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included suppression of lactation.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included dry mucous membranes and decreased sweating.

General

General side effects have included weakness, hyperpyrexia, and a loss of taste.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included urticaria and other dermal manifestations.

Immunologic

Immunologic side effects have included anaphylaxis.

Local

Local side effects have included pruritus, edema, erythema, and pain at the injection site.

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