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Dicyclomine (Dicyclomine Hydrochloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Controlled clinical trials have provided frequency information for reported adverse effects of dicyclomine hydrochloride listed in a decreasing order of frequency. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY.)

Not all of the following adverse reactions have been reported with dicyclomine hydrochloride. Adverse reactions are included here that have been reported for pharmacologically similar drugs with anticholinergic/antispasmodic action.

Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloated feeling, abdominal pain, taste loss, anorexia
Central Nervous System: dizziness, light-headedness, tingling, headache, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, numbness, mental confusion and/or excitement (especially in elderly persons), dyskinesia, lethargy, syncope, speech disturbance, insomnia
Ophthalmologic: blurred vision, diplopia, mydriasis, cycloplegia, increased ocular tension
Dermatological/Allergic: rash, urticaria, itching, and other dermal manifestations; severe allergic reaction or drug idiosyncrasies including anaphylaxis
Genitourinary: urinary hesitancy, urinary retention
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, palpitations
Respiratory: Dyspnea, apnea, asphyxia (see WARNINGS)
Other: decreased sweating, nasal stuffiness or congestion, sneezing, throat congestion, impotence, suppression of lactation (see PRECAUTlONS: Nursing Mothers)



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DICYCLOMINE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Dicyclomine. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Dicyclomine side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-12-06

Patient: 52 year old male

Reactions: Renal Failure, Toxicity TO Various Agents

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ranitidine

Lithium Carbonate

Sulfasalazine

Diflucan

Dicyclomine



Possible Dicyclomine side effects / adverse reactions in 30 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-23

Patient: 30 year old male weighing 79.4 kg (174.6 pounds)

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Pain in Extremity, Nausea, Impaired Work Ability, Hypoaesthesia, Oropharyngeal Pain, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Anxiety, Thinking Abnormal, Arthralgia, Chest Pain, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Hypertension, Cough

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 2 in 1 d
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Naproxen
    Dosage: 500 mg, 1 in 4 hr;
    Indication: Inflammation

Dicyclomine
    Dosage: 10 mg, 2 in 1 d,
    Indication: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: 1 dosage forms, total
    Indication: Pain

Omeprazole Magnesium
    Dosage: 20.6 mg, 2 in 1 d, oral;
    Indication: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    Start date: 2011-11-01
    End date: 2011-12-16



Possible Dicyclomine side effects / adverse reactions in 18 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-02-27

Patient: 18 year old female

Reactions: Anxiety, Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Muscular Weakness, Rash

Suspect drug(s):
Dicyclomine

Other drugs received by patient: Spirntec



See index of all Dicyclomine side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2010-05-27

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