When should you take dicyclomine?
You should take dicyclomine four times a day by mouth. Usually, it’s taken before meals and at bedtime or as directed by your provider. You should follow all the instructions exactly as prescribed.
Does dicyclomine make you sleepy?
Dicyclomine oral tablet may cause drowsiness. You shouldn’t do anything that requires you to be mentally alert, such as driving or operating machinery, until you know how this drug affects you. This drug may also cause other side effects.
Is dicyclomine used for diarrhea?
Bentyl (dicyclomine) and Viberzi (eluxadoline) are prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Viberzi is specifically used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Bentyl and Viberzi belong to different drug classes. Bentyl is an anticholinergic and Viberzi is a mu-opioid receptor agonist.
Does dicyclomine help with stomach pain?
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome. It helps to reduce the symptoms of stomach and intestinal cramping. This medication works by slowing the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines.
Is dicyclomine an opioid?
Bentyl and Viberzi belong to different drug classes. Bentyl is an anticholinergic and Viberzi is a mu-opioid receptor agonist.
Does dicyclomine help with bloating?
Hyoscyamine (Levsin®) and dicyclomine (Bentyl®) are commonly used anticholinergic agents. These medications may help patients with postprandial abdominal pain and bloating.
What symptoms does dicyclomine treat?
Does dicyclomine help with gas and bloating?
Is dicyclomine a controlled substance?
Bentyl is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and belongs to the drug class anticholinergics/antispasmodics. There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Bentyl 20 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Should dicyclomine be taken on an empty stomach?
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach, 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.