Propantheline Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 22, 2024.

Applies to propantheline: oral tablet.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

You should not take this medicine if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, a bladder obstruction, severe ulcerative colitis, or toxic megacolon.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using propantheline and call your doctor at once if you have:

• diarrhea;

• fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest;

• eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights;

• painful or difficult urination; or

• little or no urination.

Common side effects may include:

• dry mouth, nose, or throat;

• blurred vision;

• constipation;

• headache, dizziness, drowsiness;

• confusion or feeling nervous;

• decreased sweating;

• nausea, vomiting, bloating;

• decreased sense of taste;

• impotence, sexual problems; or

• sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to propantheline: compounding powder, oral tablet.

Gastrointestinal

• Frequency not reported: Bloatedness, constipation, decreased salivary secretions, dry mouth/xerostomia, nausea, swallowing difficulty, vomiting^[Ref]

Ocular

• Frequency not reported: Accommodation loss, blurred vision, cycloplegia, increased intraocular pressure, increased ocular tension, light sensitivity, mydriasis, pupil dilation^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Frequency not reported: Allergic dermatitis, anhidrosis/decreased sweating, dry skin, other dermal manifestations, ashes, urticaria^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Frequency not reported: arrhythmias, Bradycardia, flushing, heat stroke, palpitations, tachycardia^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Frequency not reported: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of taste^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Frequency not reported: Impotence, suppressed lactation, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Frequency not reported: Insomnia, mental confusion, nervousness^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Frequency not reported: Difficulty in talking, reduced bronchial secretions^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Anaphylaxis^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Frequency not reported: Thirst^[Ref]

Other

• Frequency not reported: Weakness^[Ref]

Further information

Propantheline side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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