Common Questions about Hyoscyamine

Is hyoscyamine a painkiller?

Hyoscyamine is not a painkiller. It belongs to a group of medications called anticholinergic drugs. Hyoscyamine is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. This medication may, however, provide relief from symptoms such as stomach cramps, gallbladder pain, kidney pain, and bladder spasms.

Does hyoscyamine make you poop?

Hyoscyamine can actually make constipation worse because it has a drying effect in the body. However, this medication may help to relieve other gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach pain and cramps.

What is the best time to take hyoscyamine?

You should take hyoscyamine before meals in general, and at least 1-2 hours away from antacids. Take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Your healthcare provider may ask you to take hyoscyamine 3-4 times a day. If you are on the extended-release (long-acting) hyoscyamine tablets, you will likely be asked to take them twice a day.

How quickly does hyoscyamine work?

Hyoscyamine works pretty quickly. The sublingual, orally disintegrating, and immediate-release tablets work within a few minutes. The effects last 6-8 hours for the immediate-release formulations and 12 hours for the long-acting formulations.

Is hyoscyamine good for diarrhea?

Hyoscyamine should not be used to treat diarrhea. There are other safer and more effective antidiarrheal drugs available. In addition, diarrhea can be an early symptom of bowel obstruction, and taking hyoscyamine in such a situation can make the condition worse.

What is the price of hyoscyamine without insurance?

Without insurance, hyoscyamine can be as high as $34.95, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $13.63 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of hyoscyamine with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on hyoscyamine—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for hyoscyamine. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.