ADVERSE REACTIONS
Controlled clinical trials have provided frequency information for reported adverse effects of dicyclomine hydrochloride listed in a decreasing order of frequency. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY.)
Not all of the following adverse reactions have been reported with dicyclomine hydrochloride. Adverse reactions are included here that have been reported for pharmacologically similar drugs with anticholinergic/antispasmodic action.
Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloated feeling, abdominal pain, taste loss, anorexia
Central Nervous System: dizziness, light-headedness, tingling, headache, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, numbness, mental confusion and/or excitement (especially in elderly persons), dyskinesia, lethargy, syncope, speech disturbance, insomnia
Ophthalmologic: blurred vision, diplopia, mydriasis, cycloplegia, increased ocular tension
Dermatologic/Allergic: rash, urticaria, itching, and other dermal manifestations; severe allergic reaction or drug idiosyncrasies including anaphylaxis
Genitourinary: urinary hesitancy, urinary retention
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, palpitations
Respiratory: dyspnea, apnea, asphyxia (see WARNINGS)
Other: decreased sweating, nasal stuffiness or congestion, sneezing, throat congestion, impotence, suppression of lactation (see PRECAUTIONS: Nursing Mothers)
With the injectable form, there may be temporary sensation of light-headedness. Some local irritation and focal coagulation necrosis may occur following the I.M. injection of the drug.
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REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO BENTYL
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Bentyl. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
Possible Bentyl side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-15
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Malaise, Dehydration, Drug Dispensing Error
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Bentyl
Possible Bentyl side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-18
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Impaired Work Ability, Wrong Drug Administered, Malaise, Dyspepsia, Medication Error, Dehydration, Contraindication TO Medical Treatment, Drug Dispensing Error
Suspect drug(s):
Bentyl
Dosage: various
Bextra
Dosage: tablet
Possible Bentyl side effects / adverse reactions in 91 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-03
Patient: 91 year old female
Reactions: Anxiety, HIP Fracture, Mania, Drug Interaction, Fall
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
Dosage: 5 mg, 1 in 1 d,oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dementia
Start date: 2007-04-01
Bentyl
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Muscle Spasms
Start date: 2007-03-01
Other drugs received by patient: Glaucoma Medication (Nos); Xanax; Synthroid; Restoril
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