What is Atropine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AtropineBrand:
Atropine is an anticholinergic agent used to inhibit salivation and secretions. The injectable form is also used to treat the symptoms of sinus bradycardia (slow heart beat), other cardiac conditions and as an antidote for certain insecticides and nerve agents. It is also available in eye drops.
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How do members experience Atropine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess saliva | 32 | 11 | |
| Drooling | 7 | 5 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 2 | 0 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry eyes | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Jumpiness (startling easily) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
TinaLuvsLife
evaluated on May 05, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for excess saliva: Major
- Side effects: Mild
froginmadison
evaluated on Apr 22, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for excess saliva: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Yummygirl
evaluated on Jan 18, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for excess saliva: None
- Side effects: None
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