How Hyoscyamine works

Hyoscyamine belongs to a class of drugs called anti-muscarinics. It blocks the action of a chemical called acetylcholine that controls muscle contractions and secretion of body fluids such as mucus, stomach/intestinal acid, and thus causes decrease in the movement of gut, relaxes muscles and controls secretions along the digestive tract..

Side Effects

Nervousness, Confusion, Constipation, Dilation of the pupil of the eye, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in swallowing, Difficulty in urination, Accomodation disorder, Eye muscle paralysis, Fever, Heartburn, Increased intraocular pressure, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Skin redness, Tachycardia, Vomiting, Weakness, Raised itchy skin rash, Allergic reaction

Usage

Hyoscyamine is used in the treatment of pain relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Hyoscyamine over the counter?

No. Hyoscyamine is not an over the counter (OTC) drug. It can be obtained only on producing a valid prescription

Q. Is Hyoscyamine a controlled substance?

No. Hyoscyamine is not a controlled substance

Q. Is Hyoscyamine addictive?

It has no potential for addiction or abuse

Q. Is Hyoscyamine a steroid/ narcotic/ sulfa drug?

No. It does not have a chemical structure or effects similar to steroids or sulfa drugs

Q. Does Hyoscyamine contain sulfa?

It does not induce sleep and is not a narcotic drug

Q. Is Hyoscyamine a muscle relaxer?

Hyoscyamine blocks the action of a chemical called acetylcholine, and relaxes muscles of stomach and intestine and provides relief from abdominal cramps

Q. Is Hyoscyamine a pain killer?

Hyoscyamine is not a pain killer

Q. Does Hyoscyamine help with pain?

However, by reducing muscle contractions it provides relief from pain due to cramps

Q. Can I take hyoscyamine with Benadryl/ Xanax/ Prevacid/ Omeprazole/ ibuprofen/ Tylenol/ Aleve?

Hyoscyamine has no known harmful interaction with active ingredients in Benadryl, Xanax (alprazolam), Prevacid (lansoprazole), omeprazole, ibuprofen, Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Aleve (naproxen). Please inform your doctor about all medication you are currently taking to avoid any harmful drug interaction

Q. Can I take Imodium/ Bentyl/ Percocet with Hyoscyamine?

Concomitant use of Hyoscyamine with Imodium (loperamide), Bentyl (dicyclomine) and Percocet (acetaminophen + oxycodone) can cause harmful drug interactions and should be avoided. Please inform your doctor about all medication you are currently taking to avoid any harmful drug interaction

Q. Does Hyoscyamine cause or stop diarrhea?

Treatment with Hyoscyamine may be helpful in controlling diarrhea associated with bowel spams; however, it can aggravate constipation. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience diarrhea as a side effect of Hyoscyamine treatment

Q. Does Hyoscyamine make you high/gain weight?

No. Hyoscyamine does not produce a psychological feeling of extreme happiness or colloquially known as 'feeling high'. Weight gain is not among the known side effects of Hyoscyamine

Q. Does Hyoscyamine help with gas/ nausea?

Hyoscyamine may provide relief from gas or nausea if they are symptoms of intestinal bowel syndrome or other gastrointestinal problems for which Hyoscyamine is given as a treatment. Nausea is also a common side effect of Hyoscyamine treatment

Q. Does Hyoscyamine cause constipation?

Constipation is a common side effect of Hyoscyamine treatment.