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Side effect(s) of Hyoscyamine


Review the side-effects of Hyoscyamine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Central Nervous System
- Headache, nervousness, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, sleeplessness, fever, excitability, restlessness, tremor, speech disturbances and involuntary muscle movement.

  Heart
- Palpitations and fast heart beat.

  Skin
- Allergic reactions, skin rash and flushing.

  Eye and ENT
- Nasal congestion, altered taste, dilation of the pupil, paralysis of the ciliary muscle, blurred vision, increased ocular tension and loss of taste.

  Gastrointestinal
- Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, heartburn constipation and bloated feeling.

  Genitourinary
- Urinary hesitancy and retention and impotence.

  Miscellaneous
- Suppressed lactation and decreased sweating.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Hyoscyamine

Hyoscyamine(Anaspaz) generic is an anticholinergic agent, used as pain killer (Belladonna alkaloid). It blocks cardiac vagal inhibitory reflexes during anesthesia induction and intubation, used to relax muscles.


Trade Names for Hyoscyamine


International :


Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Cystospaz-M, Hyosol, SL Hyospaz, Levbid, Levsin, Levsin, Drops Levsin, Levsinex, Timecaps, NuLev
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