Glycopyrrolate Treatment Report
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| 39 Patients currently take Glycopyrrolate | |
| 6 Patients stopped taking Glycopyrrolate | |
safreeman
2 mg daily since Mar 12, 2008 | |
sweethaven
4 mg daily since Jan 21, 2008 | |
swhite.geo
3 mg daily since Sep 01, 2005 |
Brand Names:
Glycopyrronium, Robinul
What is Glycopyrrolate?
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic drug which slows the activity of the salivary glands, stomach and intestinal tract, thus relieving cramping and reducing acid secretion. It is commonlu used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, but also has a specific use in ALS/MND of reducing excess saliva.
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What we've learned
Why Patients Take Glycopyrrolate
| Excess saliva | |
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| Disease-related symptoms | |
| Not indicated | |
| Other | |
| Choking/coughing while eating or drinking |
Patient Dosages
| 1.5 mg daily | 1 mg daily | 2 mg daily | 2.25 mg daily | 3 mg daily | 4 mg daily | 5 mg daily | 6 mg daily | 8 mg daily | 10 mg daily | 50 mg daily | N/A | ||
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How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Glycopyrrolate
Why Patients Stopped Taking Glycopyrrolate (multiple reasons could be selected)
| Did not seem to work | |
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| Side effects too severe | |
| Not indicated |
How Long Patients Took Glycopyrrolate Before Stopping
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