There are 62 ratings for the drug: ROBINUL in the Askapatient database.

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4	Very Bad Hyperhidrosis	Horrible Dry Mouth, Some difficulty urinating because this drug relaxes the bladder muscles, Now 4 yrs later having issues with my bladder very overactive bladder trying to figure out why- and possible cause may be this!!! :-( This is an all the time thing too not just a side effect while on drug but mostly likely caused by this medication.	Have been suffering from hyperhidrosis since early teens or at least that is when i realized it. Has ruined my life horribly. Cant stay in class(college) without breaking out in horrible sweats. Problems with relationships, careers, and everything else that involves being in a social environment which is basically doing anything!!! All of u who suffer with me can all relate to what a horribly embarrassing life that this is! This medication I had to find out about and tell my doctor cuz all doctors suck and know nothing about hyperhidrosis. So since i brought it to his attention he resaearched it and decided to prescribe it and basically experiment on me. Yes this drug was sent from heaven. It clearly will make ur sweating 90% better while on if not 100%. If anyone takes this and says it doesnt work its probally cuz ur not taking it on an empty stomach. Cuz i have found thats the way it works BEST! I take it First thing in morning and i wont eat again until a good 4-5 hrs after i take it! You will also feel the horrible dry mouth set in. But I warn all that 4 yrs into it I am now having bladder issues at only 23 and i am feeling like i always have to urinate even when i dont. Hoping the nerve disorder we suffer from hasnt gotten worse or that simply the medication isnt wut is doing this. Cuz u must kno this drug clearly is having affects on ur bladder! and yes most say u'll do nething not to sweat and i felt the same till now cuz can u imagine having overexcessive sweating and	M	23	4 years 2 MG 1X D		7/22/2010
5	Severe facial and body sweating	Moderate dry mouth, minor headache	This drug is amazing. For the last 15 years, I would sweat uncontrollably at any temperature over 75 degrees or in any social situation that was even the slightest bit uncomfortable. I just started taking Robinul (actually Avert which is the same) last week and I have not dripped a drop of sweat since. For me it was literally just like turning off a switch. The side effects are mildly irritating, but from what I've heard, they get better. For me, this is as close to a miracle drug as I've ever seen. ***** Seriously, though.. take the doctor's advice and start with a low dosage, then work your way up as needed. I thought I'd start at 4mg per dose instead of 2, it was definitely too much for me.	M	26	1 weeks 2 2X D		7/21/2010 Email
4	severe facial hyperhidrosis	The first week I had a problem with dry eyes and dry mouth, by the end of week 2 I had no side affects, first week dosage was 1 mg 3 times a day had to increase dosage to 2mg 2 times a day	This medicine has worked wonder for me I have suffered with this disease all my life, I wish I had had the nevers to get help for this disease years ago	F	50	1 months 1mg 2X D		7/19/2010
4	Sweaty Hands	Dry mouth, dry nasal passages	I started by taking 2mg twice a day which had practically no effect and I have recentley upped my dose to 3mg twice a day, and 4mg when I know I will be having interactions of a nervewraking event which definatley helps! since upping my dose I have seen either not a drop of sweat all day or at the most, clammy hands! I've also been using 'Driclor' on my hands which I think has also helps however it does dry out my skin quite a lot so i dont use it all of the time. This is the best treatment I have recieved so far and I just hope it continues to work! Hope this helps!	F	15	4 months 3mg 2X D		6/22/2010
5	Palmar/Plantar HH	More dried mucous in the nose. Overheating quickly from reduced sweating. Lower tolerance for alcohol.	AMAZING. Changed my life. I can wear sandals and write on paper without using a "cover sheet." It's not perfect, however. Certain activities (which for me is playing an instrument like guitar or drums) still causes sweating of hands and feet, but it's not as intense as it used to be.	M	21	3 months 1 MG 3X D		6/18/2010
5	HYPERHIDROSIS OF HANDS, FEET AND AX	SLIGHTLY DRY EYES, BUT AM STILL ABLE TO WEAR MY CONTACTS WITHOUT ANY DISCOMFORT	ROBINUL HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. I HAVE SUFFERED FROM HYPERHIDROSIS ALL MY LIFE. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING FROM DRIONIC AND DRYSOL TO BOTOX INJECTIONS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED LIKE THIS. I STILL SWEAT SLIGHTLY AT TIMES BUT NOT LIKE BEFORE.	F	35	60 days 1 MG 3X D		6/15/2010
5	Excessive sweating: hands/feet/pits	Dry mouth, dry nasal passages	I have been experiencing excessive sweating since I was in elementary school. I was told it was genetics since my siblings have it too. I have tried Drysol but it made my hands/feet cracky and dry and my underarms stung because I shave, it worked for a little bit but it's very incovenient to put saran wrap on your hands every nite. On my search to finding a cure, I would google what I can find regarding other ways to prevent this embarassing disease and I found Robinul. I've only been taking it for 3 weeks, but it has definitely changed my life! Despite the dry mouth and dry nasal passages, I am willing to have that any day instead of having excessive sweating. So if you are desperate like me...go ask your doctor for this drug even though he might explain that this is for ulcer patients. My life is great and it's almost summertime and I'm sweat-free!!!	F	27	3 weeks 2mg 2X D		5/5/2010
5	facial hyperhidrosis	dry mouth, dry nasal passages	I can't begin to explain how much this drug has changed my life. I read these posts when I first started it and I thought, "There's no way this will work that well for me." Well, it has. I struggled for over 20 years with excessive sweating. People who don't have this issue can't possibly understand how it affects your life. It was so bad that I would avoid almost any social activity. I wore sleeveless shirts in the middle of winter. The simplest task would make it worse, and you can forget about shopping or trying on clothes! I would look like I had just gotten out of the shower...my hair would be drenched, with sweat pouring down my face. The worst was when it would run down my neck and I'd look like I had just run a marathon. Because of this, I only owned black or white shirts that wouldn't show the sweat stains down my back and chest. Once I worked myself up to three times a day, my sweating almost vanished. I can now actually wear long sleeves and not worry about sweating. Friends commented on it almost immediately. "You're wearing long sleeves!" or "You're not sweating!" For the first time I can remember, I actually get cold and will wear a coat outside in the winter. The dry mouth was tough to get used to, but the nasal passage dryness has actually helped my allergies. My doctor says that I might eventually be able to wean myself down to two pills a day, but I'll take three forever if the sweating stays gone. I actually feel like a normal	F	39	2 months 1 mg 3X D		3/7/2010 Email
5	hyperhidrosis	Dry mouth/ eyes.	I just got on Robinul and I am very impressed with the results. I had ets 10 years ago to treat Palmar hyperhidrosis (helped somewhat but symptoms returned). Still would sweat excessively in hot/humid environments. Botox treatments were certainly effective but expensive, administratively difficult, and treat only the area applied. With Robinul I took 2mg on an empty stomach in the morning for a few days with no effect, then ramped up to 4mg. For the past two days on 4mg I haven't had a drop of sweat all day. Not even mild clamminess. I'm in disbelief. Side effects were dry mouth and slightly dry eyes. But I just sip water all day and don't even notice it. I'm going to scale down the dosage back to 2mg to see if that works now that I've been on it for a few days. If 2mg is still not effect I'll try 3mg and then back to 4mg. But, wow, wish I tried this stuff earlier... If I just needed to treat hyperhidrosis in one area and money was not an issue, I'd prefer botox to Robinul. Otherwise, I strongly suggest anyone suffering from Hyperhidrosis give Robinul a try.	M	27	4MG 1X D		2/24/2010
3	Plantar HH	headache thus far	Well after reading this forum - i am highly impressed on how many people have had such a high success rate? My primary focus is for my feet for a mild/moderatae case of plantar HH. My question is can anyone tell me how many days it took for any results and the amount of milligrams they have been taking. I am hoping that someone will respond as this has somehwat destroyed my confidence. By the way, as it is the first day - my hand are already dry - but I have been taking a liquid called formalaz which does help - but wears off after four hours. This works well with my both the hands and feet - but I am more interested in the success rate for the feet. So far I have had a few reactions, but not anything I will can not handle. Again if anyone can e-mail me regarding this that would be great. Thanks for taking the time to read my post.	M	30	1 days 1 3X D		2/6/2010 Email
5	Excessive sweating	Holy cotton mouth initially	The side effects are much worse when coming back to it after a break or just starting it alltogether on the max dosage, which if you want the full effect, do that. I was tired of having to deal with sweating during the day when there was definately no reason to, that's really what hyperhydrosis is and it WAS annoying. But this stuff really regulates things. First day of school for the year, it was atleast 70 degrees out, having taken one before bed and one in the morning I did not sweat at all, not even a little bit at all during the day. It was probably one of the best days of my life. It sounds sad but I live by this stuff, every single night before bed and every single morning before I leave for school.	M	17	4 months		1/23/2010
5	overall hyperhidrosis	dry mouth, eyes, throat, nasal passages, flakey dry skin. overheating, blurred vision, puffy fingers	Just like everyone else, this drug really changed my life. I grew up with my family members making fun of my sweaty hands and feet. I used to wear only black or white clothing and sweatshirts all the time to hide the sweat marks under my arms. For the past 7 years I have been free! I take 2 mg a day. One in the am and pm. I still sometimes have sweating problems on some days. My skin is dry and flakey but I don't mind. Lotion for extra dry skin like jergens works very well to mask that. I use eye drops for moderately dry eyes and that keeps me comfortable. Just drink a lot of water. This was honestly the best thing that the naval hospital has EVER recommended for me. I love it.	F	21	7 years		1/4/2010 Email
5	Hyperhidrosis	Dry mouth, blurred vision (occasionally), overheating during vigorous workouts	This medicine changed my life when I started taking it 11 years ago. It has always worked best for me when taken on an empty stomach. It has also been important to not eat for 2 hours after taking it. I wake up 2 hours early, take my meds, and then go back to sleep. Side effects decrease over time. I rarely experience dry mouth anymore. I will overheat if engaging in vigorous workouts in hot weather but in general have no problems when working out indoors or in cooler weather.	F	26	11 years		11/16/2009 Email
4	Palmar & Plantar Hyperhidrosis	Dry mouth, sore throat, hoarse voice, urinary hesitancy	I've been taking the generic form of Robinul for a while now. I'm 100 lbs and take 2mg in the morning and a couple of hours later my hands and feet are dry. It keeps me dry for about 7-8 hours. I'm no longer afraid of meeting people and shaking their hands. The side effects suck, but it's a small price to pay to be dry and not have everyone pull away in disgust when I touch them.	F	22	9 months		10/28/2009
5	Hyperhydrosis	Very dry mouth	My 19 yo son has been taking Robinul. He suffers from extreme facial and body hyperhydrosis. It makes his life just a nightmare. He handle's it well. I did the research on this site and found out about Robinul. Convinced our derm to prescribe it cause at first she would not. After trying 1-2 mg a day...not to much improvement. When he takes 3 at one time on an empty stomach...he see's big results. I would highly recommend this med to ANYONE suffering with this horrible condition! One has to try different doses to see what works. My son does say the the dry mouth is quite bad....	M	19	3 weeks		9/17/2009
5	overall hyperhydrosis	Dry mouth, dry nasal passages, slight urinary hesitancy, slightly blurred vision	This med has changed my life. I had severe sweating all over my body that started when I was in my 30s and seemed to be getting progressively worse. Lab work showed no reason for it. It affected my social life and what I wore and what I did. I was afraid to date! Summers were hell and I actually moved to a place with a year round cool climate to help. If your condition is this severe you will not mind the side effects. To me they are better then the sweating. I take 3-4 mg in a.m. on an empty stomach. If I go somewhere warm I take 6 mg in am and may take up to 10 mg during the course of the day as needed. I drink a lot of water to help overcome side effects and find that helps a lot but I still don't sweat much. Mints or gum help with the dry mouth and nasal drops for nose. On days when it is cool or during winter I don't take it unless I plan to do something where I would expect to sweat so you can use it on an as needed basis. My doctor had never heard of it so I took in info on it and documentation to show it could be used for this reason.	F	43	2 years		8/19/2009
5	hyperhydrosis	Dry mouth and nose. Sensitivity to sunlight and a headache.	I love this med. I have been taking it for about a week. I had the most embarrassing axillary hyperhydrosis for years. I use the drysol at night under my arms and take 2 1mg tablets of the robinul daily. The side effects are not as bad as the embarrassing sweat stains under my arms. This has definitely changed my life!! I can feel normal and I can buy regular shirts. I feel like a new person!!	F	28	7 days		8/3/2009 Email
5	sweaty palm	mild dry mouth and troat. Somtimes puffy fingers	This is a very effective drug however it doesn't help that much when I am nervous or when I know I am going to shake somebody's hands. It starts sweating no matter what. Before, it was dripping even in a very calm situation but now it does only when I am nervous or expect interaction with people. I have been getting this medication from my doctor for a long time but my doctor has become an out of network physician with my insurance recently. I am unable to find any other doctor to prescribe this for me. I asked my PCP but he didn't even know what kind of drug it is. Can somebody give me direction as to how I can obtain this medication and what kind of specialty should I seek to get this drug? Does anybody know any physician in Southern California who can prescribe robinul for me?	F	37	3 years		7/26/2009 Email
4	Excessive Sweating	Occasional dry mouth/eyes, very mild drowsiness	I've been taking Robinul for a little over a half a year and the results have been impressive. I started with Hyperhidrosis (Of the hands, feet, face, and trunk) during adolescence and it only got worse as time went on. Not terribly noticeable during school but during sports and social events it became quite embarrassing. I started dosing on Robinul at 1mg twice a day, morning and night. It was fairly effective from winter into spring but summer made that dosage fairly ineffective. I take about 3-4mgs a day now during the summer, and while it's very helpful, I still sweat copiously. I still recommend this drug for anyone with mild Hyperhidrosis. And to the user who can't find the right dosage, you're just going to have to weigh the pros and cons and decide from there. Risk overheating a bit or the embarrassment of excessive sweating?	M	18	7 months		7/24/2009
3	severe facial hyperhidrosis	Headaches, dry mouth, dry nasal passages	I sweat no where on my body but my face and back of my neck area. I sweat severely! My face will be dripping with sweat, literally dripping and rolling off my face. I have had this problem for years. Also, I am ALWAYS hot!! Read this website and researched Robinul went to Dr and asked for a prescription. Dr told me to start 1mg morning and night, he told me to adjust until I found what worked for me. When I took 1mg morning and night I had no response. But when I took 2mg I did not sweat but when I got hot it's like I over heated. I guess cause I don't sweat anywhere else I couldn't cool down. I cut one in half and took 1 plus half of another so 1.5mg and got no help. I am not really sure about this medicine yet. Any thoughts?	F	43	12 days		7/16/2009 Email
5	craniofacial hyperhidrosis	dry mouth, but can be resolved with hard candy or gum(sugar free, of course) very minimal blurred vision	I have had this condition since I was in my pre-teens, but never knew what it was. I remember standing in front of our church during childrens hour one time and was drenched in sweat and could not understand why, I walked out and of course my mother came behind me and put me in the car and turned on the A/C, that was the most embarrassing time of my life. From that time on, I have dealt with this issue until now and I am 40 years old. I have been told by others I must have a thyroid issue, went to the doctor, no tyhroid, you must be overweight, getting my diet and weight under control, so I decided to do some research myself and one day researched on "head and facial sweating" and boy did the word hyperhidrosis flood my screen. After reading these stories and doing the research on the drug, I ran to my doctor to get his opinion and he agreed. Even my doctor had told me, "oh it is just nerves and anxiety", keep yourself calm. How could I do that when I had a overexcessive nerve that would flare up and cause excessive sweating when under stress or in social environments. I work in the technology sector and I have been in Data Centers working on servers and dripping sweat and others have coats on. I travel a good amount also and in this day of post 9/11, I get looked at oddly all the time, but since having this drug, I can say THANK YOU JESUS! I have only been taking the drug for a few days, but have noticied a change already. I expect to travel next week a	M	40	3 days		6/4/2009 Email
5	Hyperhidrosis	Dry mouth, mild constipation	This was the "miracle drug" I was looking for. I have moderate-severe general hyperhidrosis, with auxiliary controlled by topical aluminum chloride. I had tried that elsewhere (palmar, plantar) to no effect. Iontophoresis was not helping. After seeking Botox for my hands, as they are by far the worst, this was prescribed instead. What a difference! My hands haven't been dry in over five years. It's only been a week, and I may look to up the dose to help with facial and plantar sweating (which has been reduced but not as much). Side effects are completely tolerable and much better than the discomfort I faced from the extreme palmar HH.	F	21	9 days		5/29/2009
5	hyperhydrosis	dry mouth, dry eyes, dry nasal passages	i started out 1mg in morn and 1mg at night. i'm now up to 2mg in morn and 1 mg at night. love this drug! i have worn flip-flops for the past 4 days. i could not wear any type of sandal for most of my life, so this is major! saline for nose, and "tears" type lubrication for eyes, but "who cares, i can wear nice shoes now!" wish i had used this sooner, like 14 years ago!	F	31	4 weeks		5/26/2009
2	underarm sweating	Dry mouth,headaches, mood swing, incontinent (bed wetting), rash	I tried Drysol but I broke out is a rash so I was prescribed Robinul which I thought would work but too many side effects. I think I should do the surgery where the clamps are used to suppress the sweat glands. this condition is horrible and extremely embarrassing.	F	27	7 days		3/22/2009
3	hyperhidrosis	dry mouth, dry eyes	have been taking for 2 weeks and am a little disappointed. not the miracle cure i was hoping for. started with 1mg two times a day, and am at 2mg in morning and 1mg at night. does anyone know the maximum number of mg you can take at one time? i've heard 8 mg max per day, but how about the max in one dose? I'd like to try 3 mg in the morning but don't want to take too much	F	42	2 weeks		2/23/2009
3	Anxiety, sweating	dry mouth, blur vision, headaches.	i asked my doctor for this after doing some research. i constantly sweated in anxiety situations and for just sitting at home. I took this for about 2 weeks. i took 1mg every morning. I latter went to my dermatologist for a acne issue and asked him about it, and he told me DETROL LA was better and had less side effects. i been taking this for a month and its a miracle, i recommend it to anyone who hates excessive sweating and wants a break through with no side effects. it doesnt have to control your life! DETROL LA!!!	M	18	2 weeks		1/20/2009
5	Heavy sweating (hyperhydrosis)	Slight blurred vision, very mild.	This is a godsend. It has pretty much stopped my hyperhydrosis symptoms. For me this is a life changing drug, no more flop sweat in social situations.	M	47	2 months		12/28/2008
5	Facial Hyperhydrosis	None	I have had mild facial sweating all of my life but it has gotten much worse over the last five years enough to cause problems in both my social and professional life. Robinul has truly changed my life. I take 2mg early in the morning and 1 mg at bedtime and occasionally an additional 1-2mg in the evening before a meeting or social event. I can now attend meetings, parties etc. without sweating and can wear normal clothes. I have had no side effects. I strongly encourage anyone with severe sweating problems to try Robinul - start with a low dose and titrate up to the effective dosage for you.	M	53	4 months		12/18/2008
3	sweaty hands,feet,armpits	sorta dry mouth, dry eyes	I've only been taking it for a week- 1mg twice a day. It has helped a little. Not extreme difference though. May up the dosage. I haven't really been able to wear my contacts though, because it makes my eyes so dry. Anyone w/ this problem sohuld try Robinul.	F	15	1 weeks		11/28/2008
5	hyperhidrosis	dry mouth, dry eyes,drowsiness	I am very happy with the results of this medicine. I can't believe no other dr has tried this meds on me before this.	F	32	10 days		11/20/2008
2	hyperhydrosis	Extreme dry mouth	I took this for 2 weeks and even increased to max dosage of 4 mgs. I did not notice any difference. Should I give it longer? I suffer from extreme hyperhydrosis, mainly located in the head and neck area. This is very embarrassing.	F	40	2 weeks		11/4/2008 Email
5	hyperhidrosis	dry mouth and eyes	I have suffered with sweaty hands and feet all my life. Socially this has been a tremendous set back. Avoiding hand contact with anyone, anything. I found this actual webpage a few months ago which lead me to ask my doctor about Robinul. This medication has changed my life! I recently was in a wedding and I was able to dance, shake hands...without the embarrassment of constantly wet hands. Anyone suffering from this should give it a try. I have tried many topical things without avail. This has worked for me!!!	F	34	1 weeks		10/26/2008
5	Sweating and dizziness	I have experienced cotton mouth, blurred vision- corrected with reading glasses. But, most importantly I can go out in public without sweating like an animal for no reason. It's a godsend for me.	I can't function normally without it. If you've ever sweated through a shirt just walking into your office you'd understand. But, most importantly I can go out in public without sweating like an animal for no reason. It's a godsend for me.	M	44	2 years		9/19/2008 Email
3	hyperhydrosis	I havent had any side effects yet.	I have been using Robinul for about a week I have noticed less sweating in my armpits, but my hands, feet and groin area are still not as good as I want them to be. I will still keep using it because its only been a week, so I will keep hoping for better results. But, I also didnt know you should wait to eat before you take the medication, so I will try to see if that will help.	F	34	1 weeks		9/9/2008
2	Severe facial hyperhidrosis	more sweating	It's only my first day taking this, but I am disappointed that the first reaction to the medication is more sweating than before. I hope this is just the initial reaction and that it works as it has for others after I've taken it for a week or so. Otherwise, there's no hope for me.	F	33	1 days		9/7/2008
5	generalized hyperhidrosis	blurred vision, dry mouth, painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness (this drug dries up your entire body!)	This drug has done wonders for me. Though I'm not completely cured of my generalized sweating, it makes life much more enjoyable and helps my self-confidence on a daily basis. My first derm was hesistant to prescribe it saying "the side effects are much worse than sweating" but my second one knew it was one of my last options. Lubrication during sex is a must for me.	F	27	2 years		8/31/2008
5	hyperhidrosis - face and head	sx. of urinary retention...but not bad enough to stop this medication.	This medicine has given me back my life. I was close to quitting my job because of embarrassing dripping sweat that causes people to stare and ask if I am OK. It has been so distracting and embarrassing, I wanted to hide and was ready to retire. As soon as I found the right dose (2mg) it was like someone turned off a switch and I was back to normal.	F	60	1 months		8/30/2008
1	Stomach pain	Left me extremely dehydrated for almost 24 hours afterwards, could not drink enough water, cotton mouth, sped up my heart rate	Was given to me in the ER, shot my heart rate up to 145. They had to follow it up with a blood pressure medication just so I could sit still again. The cotton mouth and dried-out feeling it left me with for the rest of the day was AWFUL.	F	24	1 days		7/25/2008
5	hyperhidrosis - face & head	Dry mouth and a mild antidepressant buzz. I also have severe allergies with a lot of pressure in my ears and around my eyes which has eased.	Very effective. I have only been taking for 2 weeks. I'm interested in whether your body builds up tolerance over time.	F	39	12 days		6/28/2008
5	palmer hyperhydrosis	dry mouth, slightly blurred vision	I tried this drug when I was about 25 and decided that it did not work and was worried about side effects at the time. I didn't give it a fair chance. I suffered for years with intense sweaty palms, couldn't shake hands without feeling very embarrassed, arm pit sweat was a constant problem, etc. I got botox injections for the arm pits and it worked but I also started using robinul again at the same time. This time around I was not concerned about the side effects. I figured it was worth the risks. WOW!!! it really has changed my life! I look forward to handshakes because my hands are bone dry!! So are my arm pits, face, back etc.. I still sweat when exercising but in a normal way. I cannot figure out why I suffered for decades when the solution was out there?! I am much more social and outgoing and can only wonder how much sweaty palms has affected who I am. If you have not tried it and are planning to, I hope it works as well for you as it did for me ... because it will change your li	M	33	1 years		6/23/2008
5	Palmar HH	Mild cotton mouth effect	It has been the best thing that ever happened for me! After 38 1/2 years of embarrasment, I am finally a new man. No more worries about shaking hands, dating, etc.... Just know your dose by experimenting. I take 1(2mg) pill in the morning and 1(2mg) pill 4 hours later and I am dry all day. Almost did ETS! To really see the effect it probablly took about a week or two, but hang in there, and you can use Drysol in the mean time.	M	40	1.5 years		6/6/2008 Email
5	Severe Axillary Hyperhidrosis	Slight headache and drymouth for the first couple days.	I can't believe I've lived without this for the past 13 years. Robinul has absolutely changed my life. While it's only about 75% effective, that's been enough to make my life 100% better. No longer do I dread going to work on warm days or taking a flight of stairs or socializing with people. The only down side I've noticed (aside from the aforementioned side effects, which are minimal) is that the effectivness of the drug varies from day to day, but according to my Dr. it will stablize in short order. Ask about it, it'll be worth your time 10 fold!	M	25	5 days		5/10/2008 Email
5	MENOPAUSAL HOT FLASHES AND NIGHT SW	NO SIDE EFFECTS	THANK GOODNESS FOR ROBINUL...I WAS ABLE TO SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AGES. I WAS EXPERIENCING AS MANY AS 20 OR MORE HOT FLASHES IS A 24 HR PERIOD. THE FIRST DAY ON THIS MEDICATION I HAD 1. TODAY IS THE SECOND DAY AND SO FAR I HAVEN'T HAD ANY. I SURE HOPE IT CONTINUES TO WORK LIKE THIS, BECAUSE I REFUSE TO TAKE HORMONES AND I HAVE TRIED ALL THE NATURAL REMEDIES WITH NO SUCCESS.	F		2 days		4/24/2008
5	hyperhidrosis	The medication worked great for hyperhidrosis. I have experienced some odd side effects that I was hoping some others have experienced. For about two years I have had migraines on the right side of my head, and annoying muscle problems on the right side of my neck and right upper back. I also sometimes had racing heart and unexplained nervous shaking. All of those problems have vanished since beginning Robinul. It's like a godsend. Something was obviously amiss with something involving acetylcholine. Anyone else?		M		3 months		4/12/2008
5	Hyperhidrosis	None	I've suffered with hyperhidrosis all of my life (28 years). This medicine has absolutely changed my life. I can wear clothes without worrying about sweating through them and it helps my sweaty feet as well (along with drysol). I would highly recommmend it to those suffering with hyperhidrosis.	F	28			4/2/2008
4	IBS	side effects were very minimal, but hard to focus pupils/dizziness, trouble urinating, and got heated really easy, because it minimizes sweating.	perscribed 2mg a day, but works fine at 1 mg a day. i normally take it 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner.	F	22	3 months		3/19/2008
1	Ulcers - 7 stomach ulcers	48 hours after starting Robinul,I began to experience EXTREME difficulty with URINATING. In fact, at times it seemed almost impossible to go at all. I also began a little bit of itching. I stopped the Robinul then and there. Woke up the next morning covered in a RASH that got worse as the day progressed. By the end of the day I was covered from head to toe. Started Benadryl and that didn't even help one bit. Now, six days later, the rash has not gotten worse - but neither has it gotten better. I am able to urinate normally, but the rash is painfully itchy and not responding to traditional treatment of Benadryl and cortisone creme, so it's off for another costly doctor visit and I guess maybe a round of steroids - which I amleery about with all these ulcers.	This drug produced a very bad reaction with me and I take several drugs for anxiety and ulcers. I have never had an allergic reaction to anything. Beware of Robinul.	F	49	2 days		12/29/2007
4	Hyperhidrosis	In the first few months occasional headaches and dry mouth. Sometimes difficult to focus pupils.	Robinul gave me the ability to control my palmer and planter HH. It has literally saved my life and given me the confidence I need to interact socially. The side effects even at their worse were nothing compared to the fact I could write, touch and be "normal" around people.	M	17	3 months		12/18/2007
5	hyperhidrosis	none	this medicine is amazing! it has enabled me to have a normal life.	F	20	2.5 years		12/17/2007
4	Hyperhydrosis	dry mouth, eyes, occasional dizziness	I have experienced some side effects but overall this medication is great! Finally some relief from hyperhydrosis!	M	26	3 months		11/1/2007
3	for dizziness	none		M		5 years		10/1/2007
5	IBS	It made me a bit drowsy, so I tried to wait and take it close to bedtime. Slept GREAT and woke up with a little anti-depressant buzz. If I take the full dose at any time, I become agitated and jittery, can't handle it. So I cut them in half.	My doctor gave me this for IBS. At the first sign I would take half a tablet and BAM! it stops the problem very quickly. When I can, I try to delay taking till closer to bedtime, but in a pinch will take at any time. THe IBS has gradually resolved over the years and now the same med. has been prescribed for me to dry up fluid in my ears. I hope it works. In any case, the side effects are pleasant ones.	F	50	3 years		9/14/2007
5	Hyperhidrosis	Difficulty urinating, dry mouth	This drug is awesome! Unfortunately, I have developed a very shy bladder, but hopefully that will go away. I no longer have to ruin my clothes with an anti-perspirant, so I've switched to amazing crystal deodorant. I feel so much more comfortable in social situations!	F	26	1 months		9/3/2007
5	Hyperhidrosis	Really none that I have noticed.	I have suffered over 30 years with Hyperhidrosis. I recently started a new job and just prior to that started taking Robinul in hopes I could enjoy my new job and finally feel normal for once. I wanted to post my information in hopes someone suffering as I did would see this and look into taking Robinul for themselves. It has totally changed my life and I'm so very thankful. I went out and purchased nice new clothes for my new job. I feel so good about myself! I hope this helps others. There is hope and you don't have to suffer from Hyperhidrosis thanks to Robinul.	F	51	4 months		5/30/2007
5	hyperhidrosis	Very few side effects. Mainly dry mouth and very mild headaches in the beginning. All of which were very minimal.	Works miracles so far. I have been taking it a short time and so far so good. Does amazing job at drying up my overall body sweating. I actually feel like a normal person for the first time in ten years! I also find that it is not as effective when taken close to meals. You should wait about hour to an hour and a half before or after a meal.	M	25	3 weeks		5/2/2007
4	hypohidrosis	i didnt really have very many side effects mostly dry mouth and eyes, howevere during the summer months when it became hotter i would experience nose bleeds due to the medication drying me out. although i used nose drops to solve this.	since i have been taking robinul i now couldnt live without it. my life is so much easier now. i found it so hard before with socialising and exams etc. however i couldnt imagine copeing without it now!!!	F	16	18 months		1/2/2006
5	Hyperhidrosis	Headaches, blurry vision, constipation, somewhat dry mouth - but most of these side effects have either already disappeared or are very minimal.	Highly recommend for symptoms of hyperhidrosis, including the feet. I take 1 mg at 10am, and 1mg 10pm (be sure not to take it too closely to eating because in my experience it tends not to work as well). I can't believe the things I am able to do, again, after nearly 25 years of either suffering through or avoiding! I also need only deodorant, now, rather than an anti-perspirant/deodorant - and I have been taking this while living in the hot/humid summer in Texas! I have heard that it might not work long-term for some, and then there are others who have been taking it for years - I'll take any time off from HH symptoms that I can get.	F	40	30 days		7/7/2005
4	Hyperhidrosis of Hands and Feet	I experienced mild headaches for the first month. Dry mouth at first but the longer I have taken Robinul, the less dry mouth effects me.	I have taken Robinul for 7 years and it has changed my life socially giving me more confidence. I take 2 mg in the winter months and 3 or 4 mg in summer months to dramatically reduce my sweating of hands and feet.	F	47	7 days		6/1/2005
4	Severe HyperHydrosis	blurry vision, momentary disorientation, dry mouth, bloating, and extreme heat feelings due to lack of sweat.	I can handle the side effects because the drug has given me back a huge part of my life. It worked mircles in drying up my overall body sweat including my underarms, lower regions of my body, and facial sweat. I usually take 2 tablet in the morning before I eat and it lasts all day.	M	31	10 months		5/8/2005
4	IBS			M	70	30 years		12/7/2004
5	for hyperhidrosis	Dry mouth and blurry vision	It has done wonders in drying up my sweaty palms that I've suffered with for years. I'll deal with the side effects. This is a good drug if hyperhidrosis surgery or expensive Botox injections aren't an option. I've been on 6mg everyday for 13 years.	F	42	13 years		6/2/2004 Email
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