User Reviews for dicyclomine oral

This did help my IBS-D tremendously in the two times ive used it... however Im not sure that im having the best reaction to it. Both times I took it ive suffered from insomnia as well as extreme anxiety, a mild twitch in my ankle, and I feel a strange sensation in my chest and left arm. Not quite like a shooting pain that would indicate a heart attack (especially since I have great cardiovascular health otherwise and am only 22.) Not sure if its like a somewhat irregular heart rate or if its just a symptom of anxiety. Either way I was advised by the GI to stop taking it, which is a bummer because it did do its job in stopping my diarrhea and cramping and even nausea very quickly and effectively. But these other side effects arent worth it I dont think. Id rather be fighting for my life on the toilet than breaking down in tears because I feel like im going to actually die if my heart were to stop pumping. Read More Read Less

Started having intense pain and no clue why. Doctor prescribed this and as long as I was taking it I had no pain. Had colonoscopy and discovered colitis. Feeling much better now but still take it occasionally at the first twinge of pain and it goes away. I am thankful for it because I can now be involved in my social activities.

Has not helped. Still have excessive gas terrible odor , go quick to bath room. Had stomach looked in and colonoscopy. Small polops all that was found. Stil having problems.

It helped my IBS C. But the side affects whew! It gives me the jitters and anxiety with drowsiness. It’s a toss up. I have severe cramping and bloating with sharp pains often. That double me up. It’s very uncomfortable and painful. The amount of bloating is horrible. My stomach swells up to 6 months pregnant looking. So I just take the medication. Without I’m in pain. It does the job. So I’m hoping the side affects will go way!

My mom developed C-Diff after she had suffered with undiagnosed IBS-Diarrhea. She was treated with vancomycin for 10 days and was still having loose stools after she had 2 negative c-diff tests. After taking Keopectate and Imodium with no success, I was done watching her suffer. Her doctor decided to try dicyclomine and I am so grateful that he did because within 24 hours, the diarrhea stopped and within 2-3 days, her stools where normal again. It does make her a bit loopy but I think we may have some room for adjustments. I give this medication a 9!!Read More Read Less

have been taking 4 times and all it does is increased bloating and abdominal pain, haven't taking for 2 days and these symptoms haven't changed.

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I have been living with IBS all of my life. My very worst days, I could go to the bathroom 10 times a day easily. I just started taking this and I have to say that I have never felt better. If you are considering taking this, I would definitely recommend trying it out, at least.

When I have an IBS ATTACK I take diclocyclamine (for cramps) along with Mescopolam. Within 10 minutes the stomach quiteS itself and the liquid painful BM stops! Together these drugs allow me to function a fairly normal life (until the next attack). When taking mescopolam don’t take the whole pill. It’s a soft tablet and I just break off a third or less. That still works. If I take a whole one it gives me constpation. Just experiment with it and it will do you a first class job! For constipation I use magnesium gel capsules (the OTC kind they use as a supplement). It cleans you out overnight. If you don’t think your severely stopped up I just bite the end off the gel cap and squeeze some of the white magnesium out so I don’t get a full dose. Again just experiment. If you have IBS as bad as I do you will have plenty chances! Good luck friends!Read More Read Less

As someone with SIBO and IBS, this drug has helped me get through intensely painful colon spasms that I randomly experience due to getting backed-up. It completely calms my stomach and colon from spasms. The only con I would say it has is drowsiness and sometimes even mild dizziness. Otherwise, great experience so far.

I've been dealing with IBS for almost 10 years. Diagnosed for the first 5. I was first put on a low dose of dicylomine, it didn't stop any symptoms. I stopped taking the pills and was told it wasn't IBS - again. This past year with a new PCP she put me on a higher dose 4x daily. It works with the painful cramping but i do not have normal bowel movements or less bloating and gas. In addition the dose now makes me to tired to take during the day. I am a stay at home mom and i am unable to watch my daughter without sleeping or blurred vision. I would not be able to work and take this medication. I do however take it when i am eating out and not driving. It takes away the sudden urgency and nauseous. Read More Read Less

I have used several other drugs that worked better but with Dr's changing all the time it is hard to get anything from just a primary care Dr. so you try and take what you can get and work with it. Librax was better but I was told it wasn't being made anymore. Even Bentyl used to help with pain and Librax with spasms. The dicyclomine helps some but not as much as some other options.

I have dealt with IBS for almost 5 years now. I exercise regularly, eat a low fat, low carb, high protein diet and still suffered from IBS on a daily basis. I have also tried every over the counter medicine available for constipation, gas, and bloating. Going through a whole day without any stomach pain was a foreign feeling to me at this point. In addition, my bowel movements only occurred every 4 to 5 days. It wasn't until my doctor prescribed this medication that my body truly felt a sense of relief. I am recommended to take up to 4 pills a day; however, I have only been taking this medication at night, right before bed. I truly recommend this medication if you have symptoms that are similar to my experience. My abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and constipation has completely disappeared. Read More Read Less

I'm sick with gastroenteritis. This is a miracle as I had the worst stomach cramps, contractions that left my whole body shaking, nausea, diarrhea. I couldn't handle the pain so I drove to receive emergency help. MIRACLE DRUG. I can finally focus on something other than my pain. No side effects just drowsiness!

I was diaognosed with IBS-D 3 years ago. I only use this medication when I absolutely need it. I just finished a 10 day course of amoxicillin a couple of days ago. That antibiotic messed me up terribly. My IBS has kicked into full gear. Thank God I have this medication on hand - and they are still potent enough to take care of the pain, nausea and diarrhea. IBS sucks big time. But this medication makes everything feel so much better.

i've had IBS-D for almost ten years now, and for the longest time i only dealt with it by taking over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medication, which steadily became less effective the longer i took it. my GI doc prescribed me this and i only take it when i have severe flare-ups or extreme abdominal pain. it definitely helps with the diarrhea and it mostly deals with the abdominal discomfort too.