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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine)?

Do not take atropine if you have

• kidney disease;
• a blockage of your urinary tract (difficulty urinating);
• a blockage in your intestines, severe ulcerative colitis, or ulcerative colitis complicated by toxic megacolon;
• glaucoma; or
• myasthenia gravis.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

• numbness or tingling in your hands or feet;
• liver disease;
• ulcerative colitis;
• thyroid problems;
• high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, or any type of heart disease;
• hiatal hernia or reflux disease;
• enlargement of the prostate; or
• asthma, chronic lung disease, or allergies.

You may not be able to take atropine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

It is not known whether atropine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take atropine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether atropine passes into breast milk. Do not take atropine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine)?

Take atropine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Store atropine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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