GENERIC NAME: HYOSCYAMINE - ORAL (hi-oh-SYE-uh-meen)
BRAND NAME(S): Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Donnamar, Levsin
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USES: Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal tract disorders such as peptic ulcers, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, colitis, or pancreatitis. It is also used to control bed-wetting and frequent urination, prevent motion sickness, treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms, Parkinson's disease or poisonings due to certain insecticides and plants.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication 30 to 60 minutes before meals. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not increase the dose or take it more frequently without consulting your doctor. Antacids interfere with the absorption of hyoscyamine. If you use antacids, take them one hour after taking hyoscyamine. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause flushing of the face, problems sleeping, headache, blurred vision, drowsiness, increased sensitivity to light, constipation, dry mouth, reduced sweating or thirst. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: confusion, tremors, fast/irregular heartbeat, difficulty urinating. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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- Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis) - Learn about diverticulitis (diverticular disease, diverticulosis) symtpoms like abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Causes, diagnosis, and treatment information is also included.
- Diarrhea - Read the causes of diarrhea including infections, parasites, food poisoning, medications, IBS, IBD, cancer, endocrine disease, fat malabsorption, laxative abuse and more.
- Pancreatitis - Read about acute and chronic pancreatitis; including description, causes, symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treated.
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