Dicyclomine is a prescription medicine commonly used for treating irritable bowel syndrome. This eMedTV resource explains how dicyclomine works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Dizziness, blurred vision, and dry mouth are the most common side effects of dicyclomine. This eMedTV article describes other possible dicyclomine side effects and includes a list of potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
Dicyclomine uses are concerned with treating painful spasms associated with irritable bowel syndrome. This eMedTV Web page covers what dicyclomine is used for in more detail, including possible off-label uses and the use of this drug in children.
The recommended dicyclomine dosage for the injectable form of the drug is 20 mg injected four times daily. This eMedTV Web page also contains dosing recommendations for other forms of dicyclomine and offers tips for those using this medication.
Antacids, pramlintide, and glaucoma medications may cause drug interactions with dicyclomine. This eMedTV resource lists some of the other medicines that may interact with dicyclomine and explains what may happen if a drug interaction occurs.
Drugs like dicyclomine can sometimes cause psychotic mental changes, such as hallucinations. This eMedTV article lists other precautions and warnings with dicyclomine and includes important information on who should not use this medication.
