Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Dicyclomine.
Blood pressure: Dicyclomine may cause Low Blood Pressure resulting in sudden dizziness when you stand up rapidly. Take care when first using Dicyclomine.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness or dizziness, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these and other hazardous tasks until you have determined how Dicyclomine affects you.
Glaucoma: Dicyclomine may make the symptoms of glaucoma, such as blurred vision, to become more noticeable. If you have glaucoma, discuss with your doctor how Dicyclomine may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dicyclomine, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Heart disease: Some medications used to treat irregular heartbeat, Congestive Heart Failure, and high blood pressure can cause an increase in the effects of dicyclomine. If you are taking medications for any of these conditions, or are at risk for developing any of these conditions, discuss with your doctor how Dicyclomine may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dicyclomine, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney and liver condition: The removal of Dicyclomine from your body may be affected by liver and kidney disorders. If you have existing liver or kidney conditions, discuss with your doctor how Dicyclomine may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dicyclomine, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Prostate enlargement: Dicyclomine may cause difficulty staring to urinate, making symptoms of prostate hypertrophy (enlargement) worse. If you have prostatic hypertrophy, discuss with your doctor how Dicyclomine may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dicyclomine, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Thyroid disease: If you have an overactive thyroid gland, discuss with your doctor how Dicyclomine may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dicyclomine, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: Dicyclomine should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Dicyclomine, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Dicyclomine passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking dicyclomine, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Dicyclomine have not been established for children less than 6 months of age and should be avoided in this age group.
Seniors: Seniors may be more likely to experience severe side effects of dicyclomine. It may be necessary to use lower doses than those reported above.
