Side effect(s) of Dicyclomine

Review the side-effects of Dicyclomine 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.

   Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloated feeling, abdominal pain, loss of taste and appetite.
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   Central Nervous System - Dizziness, light-headedness, tingling, headache, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, numbness, mental confusion and/or excitement lethargy, fainting, speech disturbances, sleeplessness, amnesia, agitation, delusion, disorientation, hallucination.

   Eye - Blurred vision, double vision, dilatation of blood vessels and increased eye pressure.

   Skin - Rash, hives, itching and other dermal manifestations.

   Genitourinary - Urinary hesitancy and urinary retention.

   Heart - Fast heart rate and palpitations.

   Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.

   Miscellaneous - Decreased sweating, nasal stuffiness or congestion, sneezing, throat congestion, impotence and suppression of milk secretion.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Dicyclomine

Dicyclomine(Bentyl) generic is an anticholinergic, prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome. It blocks a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines.