Dicyclomine Pros and Cons
- Dicyclomine is effective in relieving cramps caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- It starts working quickly within 1-2 hours.
- It is available in a low-cost generic form.
- Dicyclomine is available as tablets, capsules, and syrup.
- You need to take dicyclomine 4 times a day.
- It can cause more severe side effects in older adults (age 65 years and above).
- Women who are breastfeeding should not take dicyclomine as the medicine can pass into breast milk and is dangerous for infants under 6 months of age.
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