Glycopyrrolate and Scopolamine interaction

Glycopyrrolate and Scopolamine: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

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

Major

• Other Conditions Exacerbated by Anticholinergic Adverse Reactions : Use is not recommended in patients with autonomic neuropathy, hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease, hiatal hernia, etc.

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Major

Concomitant use of glycopyrrolate and other anticholinergics or other medications that decrease GI peristalsis is not recommended [ see Drug Interactions (7.2) ].

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Major

• Other Anticholinergic Drugs : Concomitant use is not recommended.

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Major

Glycopyrrolate are not recommended in patients taking other anticholinergic drugs [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3 , 5.4 , 5.6 ) ].

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Moderate

The risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions is further increased with the use of other anticholinergics and other medications that decrease gastrointestinal peristalsis.

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From the Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) label · effective 2025-06-10

Moderate

• Gastrointestinal and Urinary Disorders : Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment in patients suspected of having intestinal obstruction; patients with pyloric obstruction, patients with impeded urine flow or receiving other anticholinergic drugs.

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Moderate

Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment with TRANSDERM SCŌP in patients suspected of having intestinal obstruction, patients with pyloric obstruction or patients with impeded flow of urine (e.g., in diseases of the prostate or urinary bladder neck obstruction) and patients receiving other anticholinergic drugs [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )] .

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