Glycopyrrolate

What is Glycopyrrolate?

Glycopyrrolate is a type of medicine known as an anticholinergic. Glycopyrrolate tablets are approved by the FDA to help treat the symptoms of stomach ulcers, but they’re also prescribed off-label to help manage hyperhidrosis.

How does Glycopyrrolate work?

Glycopyrrolate works by blocking a chemical messenger called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that stimulates your sweat glands to produce sweat.^[1] By blocking acetylcholine, Glycopyrrolate should help reduce how much you sweat and help manage symptoms of hyperhidrosis.

How do Glycopyrrolate doses work?

Glycopyrrolate tablets are available in two doses: 1 mg and 2 mg tablets.

What is Glycopyrrolate’s active ingredient?

Glycopyrrolate shares its name with its active ingredient, glycopyrrolate bromide. It’s a generic medicine, which means while it contains the same active ingredient and works in the same way as branded treatments like Robinul, it’s usually a bit cheaper.

How to take Glycopyrrolate

Always follow the guidelines given to you by your prescriber when taking Glycopyrrolate. Typically, you’ll take one tablet three times each day (once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening). If you’re struggling with excess sweating throughout the night, your clinician might advise you to take two tablets at bedtime to keep your symptoms under control.

Once your hyperhidrosis has been brought under control, your prescriber may drop your dose to one tablet two times each day.