cautions and side-effects
Last reviewed 01/2018
Cautions include:
- elderly
- urinary retention
- cardiovascular disease
- gastro-intestinal obstruction
- hepatic or renal impairment
- porphyria
- pregnancy and breast-feeding
Driving:
- drowsiness may affect performance of skilled tasks (e.g. driving) and may persist for up to 24 hours
- alcohol effects are enhanced
Contra-indications: closed-angle glaucoma
Side-effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty with micturition