Bentyl (Dicyclomine) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Bentyl Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Bentyl)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Bentyl)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include numbness or tingly feeling, muscle weakness or paralysis, headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, trouble swallowing, feeling restless or anxious, ringing in the ears, tremors, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking dicyclomine (Bentyl)?

Avoid using antacids while taking dicyclomine. Antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb dicyclomine.

Dicyclomine can cause side effects that may impair your vision or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dicyclomine.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Dicyclomine can cause decreased sweating, which can lead to heat stroke in a hot environment.

What other drugs will affect dicyclomine (Bentyl)?

Before taking dicyclomine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

amantadine (Symmetrel);
quinidine (Quinaglute, Cardioquin, Quinidex);
digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
cold or allergy medicines;
narcotic pain medicine;
steroids (prednisone and others);
phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), mesoridazine (Serentil), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and others
a sedative such as Valium, Xanax, Librium, Tranxene, ProSom, Dalmane, Ativan, Versed, Restoril, or Halcion;
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications); or
antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with dicyclomine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about dicyclomine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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