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See also: Atropine
What is atropine eye drops? Atropine is an alkoloid drug with a variety of uses. It was originally derived from the deadly nightshade plant and its name refers to Atropos, one of the Greek fates. It can be used as eye drops, treatment of bradycardia, and inhibits the production of secretions, its primary use in ALS/MND.
Reasons Taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken atropine eye drops.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
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| Other | 1 | 50% |
| Excess saliva | 1 | 50% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking atropine eye drops or how long patients were taking atropine eye drops before stopping.
Currently taking atropine eye drops
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 100% | 1 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
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| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 100% | 1 |
| None | 0% | 0 |
Top reported side-effects include: Blurred Vision
Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)
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- Boo Boo
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: none
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by Boo Boo
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsMild
- Other
- Advice/Tips
- That this treatment can affect your vision and to bear this in mind if you are due an eye test.
- See full evaluation
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