Glycopyrrolate 0.2mg/ml Injection: Pros, Cons, and Side Effects

Yeah, it's a bummer about the side effects, but it definitely helped with my anxiety during surgery. The doctor said it's important to control heart rate and secretions, so it's worth dealing with the dry mouth and occasional dizziness.

I feel like this drug is a necessary evil. It does what it’s supposed to, but the side effects are no joke. I’m just glad I didn’t have any of the serious ones listed. Stay safe out there, folks.

My friend had a really severe reaction to this. She ended up in the hospital with allergic symptoms. I’m glad I didn’t have that experience, but it’s scary to think about. If anyone has a severe reaction, get to a doctor ASAP. From what I read, this stuff can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

Has anyone else noticed changes in their vision like eye pain? I had that and it was pretty alarming.

I had glycopyrrolate before my surgery too, and the dry mouth was pretty brutal. I found that sucking on sugar-free hard candies helped a lot. And the upset stomach was manageable with some over-the-counter antacids.

I had a bit of difficulty breathing after my surgery and the doctor said it might be because of the glycopyrrolate. I thought it was just post-surgery stress, but apparently, it can cause breathing problems too. Definitely let your doctor know if you experience anything like this.

I ended up with some pretty bad constipation from this stuff. Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and maybe consider a stool softener if things get tough.

Anyone else get the blurred vision? It was really annoying and made it hard to drive for a few days. I’m curious if this is a common side effect or just a fluke.

I found that taking the injection somewhere other than my abdomen helped with the nausea. Ask your nurse about it if you’re struggling.