DICYCLOMINE SUMMARY
Dicyclomine hydrochloride is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent. Dicyclomine hydrochloride occurs as a fine, white, crystalline, practically odorless powder with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and chloroform, and very slightly soluble in ether.
DICYCLOMINE is indicated for the following:
For the treatment of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTSMedia Articles Related to Dicyclomine
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Clinical Trials Related to Dicyclomine
Ondansetron VS Doxylamine and Pyridoxine in Treating Nausea of Pregnancy [Completed]
Our purpose is to determine whether ondansetron, a commonly used antiemetic, is equivalent
in efficacy to the combination of pyridoxine and doxylamine, the currently recommended first
line therapy for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy by the American Congress of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists (ACOG). Since both treatments are safe in pregnancy, many physicians are
using ondansetron as first line in practice. Despite this practice and the recommendations
from ACOG, there is not data to suggest that ether practice is superior. This will be the
first prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled trial comparing the two treatments.
We hypothesize that ondansetron will be equally efficacious in reducing nausea and episodes
of emesis. By alleviating nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, patients will
likely benefit from less Emergency Department visits, urgent clinic visits, and admissions
for progression to hyperemesis gravidarum.
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: 2017-09-22
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