Robinul Side Effects

Generic Name: glycopyrrolate

Note: This document contains side effect information about glycopyrrolate. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Robinul.

For the Consumer

Applies to glycopyrrolate: oral solution, oral tablet

Other dosage forms:

• inhalation capsule, inhalation solution

Along with its needed effects, glycopyrrolate (the active ingredient contained in Robinul) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking glycopyrrolate:

More Common

• Body aches or pain
• chills
• constipation
• cough
• decrease in the frequency of urination
• decrease in urine volume
• difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
• difficulty with breathing
• ear congestion
• feeling of warmth
• fever
• headache
• loss of voice
• nasal congestion
• painful urination
• redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• runny nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Less Common

• Abdominal or stomach discomfort or pain
• abdominal or stomach distension
• chest pain
• confusion
• convulsions
• dizziness
• dry heaves
• dry mouth
• fainting
• increase in heart rate
• lightheadedness
• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• rapid breathing
• shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• stuffy nose
• sunken eyes
• thirst
• tightness in the chest
• vomiting
• wheezing
• wrinkled skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking glycopyrrolate:

• low blood pressure
• muscle weakness
• trouble breathing

Some side effects of glycopyrrolate may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less Common

• Altered mood
• anxiety
• attack, assault, or force
• bloated
• change in taste
• chapped lips
• crying
• dry skin
• dry tongue
• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• full feeling
• hyperventilation
• irregular heartbeats
• irritability
• loss of taste
• moaning
• nervousness
• pain
• paleness of the skin
• passing gas
• rash
• restlessness
• shaking
• trouble with sleeping
• uncontrolled eye movements

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to glycopyrrolate: compounding powder, inhalation capsule, inhalation solution, injectable solution, oral solution, oral tablet

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 (the active ingredient contained in Robinul) on the CNS. Seizures have been reported from postmarketing experience.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

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

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and feeling bloated.^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, and impotence.^[Ref]

Ocular

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

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included suppression of lactation.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included dry mucous membranes and decreased sweating.^[Ref]

General

General side effects have included weakness, hyperpyrexia, and a loss of taste.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included urticaria and other dermal manifestations.^[Ref]

Immunologic

Immunologic side effects have included anaphylaxis.^[Ref]

Local

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

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included nasal congestion, nasal dryness, and sinusitis.^[Ref]

Further information

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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