Ipratropium Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• This medicine is not for the treatment of acute episodes of shortness of breath.

• If you have glaucoma, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you are a male with problems urinating, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have myasthenia gravis, talk with healthcare provider.

• Wear disease medical alert identification.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Headache.

• Nasal irritation.

• Cough.

• Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Significant nasal irritation.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Sudden change in vision, eye pain, or irritation.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.