What are the most common side effects of dicyclomine?
What side effects can this medication cause?
- dry mouth.
- upset stomach.
- vomiting.
- constipation.
- stomach pain.
- gas or bloating.
- loss of appetite.
- dizziness.
Is dicyclomine harmful?
Warnings for people with certain health conditions. For people with heart problems: Dicyclomine may cause a rapid or abnormal heart rate. The risk of this side effect is increased if you already have an abnormal or rapid heart rate, congestive heart failure, or history of heart attack or uncontrolled blood pressure.
What are the long term effects of taking dicyclomine?
For Healthcare Professionals
-The most serious adverse reactions include cardiovascular and central nervous system symptoms. -The most common adverse reactions are dizziness, dry mouth, vision blurred, nausea, somnolence, asthenia and nervousness, fever, tachycardia, agitation, and dry skin/mucous membranes.
What does dicyclomine do for the stomach?
Dicyclomine is used to relieve muscle spasms and cramps in the stomach and intestines in people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dicyclomine should only be used short term. If your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks, you should contact your healthcare provider for other alternatives.
Why is dicyclomine a high risk medication?
Dicyclomine may increase your risk of developing heatstroke in hot weather because it decreases your ability to sweat. If symptoms of heatstroke occur (symptoms include fever, nausea, and dizziness after sun exposure), discontinue dicyclomine and seek urgent medical attention.
What medication should not be taken with dicyclomine?
Dicyclomine may affect the absorption of other products such as levodopa, certain azole anti-fungal drugs (ketoconazole, itraconazole), slowly-dissolving forms of digoxin, among others. If you are taking either ketoconazole or itraconazole, take it at least 2 hours before dicyclomine.
What happens when you stop taking dicyclomine?
If this medication has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses, withdrawal symptoms (such as dizziness, sweating, vomiting) may rarely occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually.
How long does it take for dicyclomine to wear off?
Symptoms usually resolve within 12-24 hours of drug discontinuation.
Does dicyclomine work for IBS?
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome. It helps to reduce the symptoms of stomach and intestinal cramping. This medication works by slowing the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines.
How fast does dicyclomine start working?
Dicyclomine is quickly and easily absorbed by the body. You should begin to feel the effects of dicyclomine – and a reduction of symptoms such as stomach spasms – within 1-1 ½ hours after taking the medication.
Does dicyclomine help with gas and bloating?
Hyoscyamine (Levsin®) and dicyclomine (Bentyl®) are commonly used anticholinergic agents. These medications may help patients with postprandial abdominal pain and bloating.