Comparing Glycopyrrolate vs Scopolamine

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Glycopyrrolate

Scopolamine

Prescription only

Prescribed for Excessive Salivation, Anesthesia, COPD - Maintenance, Peptic Ulcer. Glycopyrrolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Vertigo, Parkinsonian Tremor, Motion Sickness, Nausea/Vomiting. Scopolamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Glycopyrrolate has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 24 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect.

Scopolamine has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 210 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Nausea (31.0%)
Dry mouth (28.1%)
Dizziness (25.7%)
Blurred vision (24.8%)
Vomiting (11.4%)
Headaches (8.1%)
Dilated pupils (6.2%)

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Drug Class

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	10 mL
Strength	0.2 mg/mL
Per unit^*	$6.86
Cost^*	$68.63

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Quantity	4 film, extended release
Strength	1 mg/72 hr
Per unit^*	$8.38
Cost^*	$33.50

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Dosage Forms

Injectable solution
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Injectable solution
Transdermal film, extended release

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

4 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 203 drugs are known to interact with Glycopyrrolate:

5 major drug interactions (65 brand and generic names)
181 moderate drug interactions (927 brand and generic names)
17 minor drug interactions (400 brand and generic names)

A total of 349 drugs are known to interact with Scopolamine:

10 major drug interactions (78 brand and generic names)
322 moderate drug interactions (1432 brand and generic names)
17 minor drug interactions (400 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Ask your doctor before using glycopyrrolate together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously... View more

Ask your doctor before using scopolamine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 11, 1961

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Comparing Glycopyrrolate vs Scopolamine

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