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Drug Interactions With Dicyclomine

Certain medications can cause drug interactions with dicyclomine, such as pramlintide, tricyclic antidepressants, and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. These interactions could potentially decrease the effectiveness of the medicines or increase your risk for side effects. To reduce your chances of developing dicyclomine interactions, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking before using dicyclomine.

 

An Overview of Drug Interactions With Dicyclomine

Dicyclomine hydrochloride (Bentyl®) can potentially interact with several other medications. Some of the medicines that may lead to dicyclomine drug interactions include:
 
  • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor medications, such as:
 
 
  • Antacids (Tums®, Rolaids®, and many others)
  • Anticholinergic drugs, such as:
 
 
 
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;