DICYCLOMINE SUMMARY
DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent.
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.
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Reports of Suspected Dicyclomine Side Effects
Weight Decreased (9),
Confusional State (7),
Constipation (7),
Dehydration (7),
Agitation (6),
Fatigue (6),
Delirium (6),
Insomnia (5),
Visual Impairment (5),
Thrombosis (4), more >>
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PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTSBased on a total of 2 ratings/reviews, Dicyclomine has an overall score of 7. The effectiveness score is 6 and the side effect score is 8. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
| | Dicyclomine review by 48 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |           |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | | Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | ibs |
| Dosage & duration: | | 4xa day (dosage frequency: 1x a day) for the period of 4 months |
| Other conditions: | | anxiety,panic, depression |
| Other drugs taken: | | b/c pill, ritalin | | | Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | helps with ibs-c |
| Side effects: | | slightly "drugged" feeling, went away after a few days |
| Comments: | | supposed to take one tablet before each meal and one at bedtime. i take only one at bedtime and have still had considerable success w/ibs symptoms. i also supplement with acacia powder, apple cider vinegar, acidophilus supplements, and magnesium supplements. |
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| | Dicyclomine review by 48 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |           |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | | Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | ibs |
| Dosage & duration: | | 4xa day (dosage frequency: 1x a day) for the period of 4 months |
| Other conditions: | | anxiety,panic, depression |
| Other drugs taken: | | b/c pill, ritalin | | | Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | helps with ibs-c |
| Side effects: | | slightly "drugged" feeling, went away after a few days |
| Comments: | | supposed to take one tablet before each meal and one at bedtime. i take only one at bedtime and have still had considerable success w/ibs symptoms. i also supplement with acacia powder, apple cider vinegar, acidophilus supplements, and magnesium supplements. |
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Page last updated: 2013-02-06
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