Dicyclomine and Glycopyrrolate interaction
Dicyclomine and Glycopyrrolate: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Glycopyrrolate label · effective 2026-02-17
• Other Conditions Exacerbated by Anticholinergic Adverse Reactions : Use is not recommended in patients with autonomic neuropathy, hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease, hiatal hernia, etc.
Concomitant use of glycopyrrolate and other anticholinergics or other medications that decrease GI peristalsis is not recommended [ see Drug Interactions (7.2) ].
• Other Anticholinergic Drugs : Concomitant use is not recommended.
Glycopyrrolate are not recommended in patients taking other anticholinergic drugs [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3 , 5.4 , 5.6 ) ].
The risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions is further increased with the use of other anticholinergics and other medications that decrease gastrointestinal peristalsis.
From the Dicyclomine (DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) label · effective 2026-08-12
Anticholinergic agents: may affect the gastrointestinal absorption of various drugs; may also increase certain actions or side effects of other anticholinergic drugs (7)
Other Drugs with Anticholinergic Activity The following agents may increase certain actions or side effects of anticholinergic drugs including dicyclomine hydrochloride: amantadine, antiarrhythmic agents of Class I (e.g., quinidine), antihistamines, antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines), benzodiazepines, MAO inhibitors, narcotic analgesics (e.g., meperidine),…
Effect on Absorption of Other Drugs Anticholinergic agents may affect gastrointestinal absorption of various drugs by affecting on gastrointestinal motility, such as slowly dissolving dosage forms of digoxin; increased serum digoxin concentration may result.
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