Dicyclomine Hcl Coupons & Prices

Use the free Rx.com dicyclomine HCl coupon to compare cash prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies before you fill. Dicyclomine hydrochloride is the generic form of Bentyl, an antispasmodic prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome, and it is available as capsules, tablets, an oral syrup, and an injection. Cash prices for the same prescription can differ a lot from one pharmacy to the next, even across the street, so it pays to check. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price near you.

What is dicyclomine HCl and how does it work?

Dicyclomine hydrochloride is an anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) antispasmodic. It relaxes the smooth muscle of the digestive tract, which eases the cramping and spasm that come with functional bowel disorders. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of patients with functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It was first approved in the United States back in 1950, and the evidence for how well it works is limited by modern standards, which is why the label notes that treatment is typically stopped if it has not helped within about two weeks.

The oral forms are 10 mg capsules, 20 mg tablets, and an oral syrup (10 mg per 5 mL). There is also a 10 mg/mL injection, which is for short-term intramuscular use only when a person cannot take the medicine by mouth. Dicyclomine is also used off-label for other kinds of GI cramping, but those uses are not FDA-approved and are a decision for you and your prescriber, not something to start on your own.

Dicyclomine HCl cost and coupon savings without insurance

Dicyclomine is a generic, and generics generally cost less than brand-name medicines, but that does not mean every pharmacy charges the same. Cash prices swing widely by pharmacy and by ZIP code, and the cheapest counter in your town is not always the one you would guess. That is the whole reason to compare. The Rx.com discount card is free, works whether or not you have insurance, and is accepted at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price for your strength and quantity.

There is no manufacturer savings card for dicyclomine hydrochloride, since it is an older generic rather than a promoted brand. If you have insurance, it is worth checking your copay against the cash coupon price, because for inexpensive generics the coupon price is sometimes the better deal. You cannot combine a discount card with insurance on the same fill, so pick whichever is lower that day. The brand version, Bentyl, is priced separately, and the Bentyl injection is its own product with its own price.

Dicyclomine vs. other IBS and antispasmodic options

Dicyclomine is one of several prescription options for GI cramping and IBS, and the right one depends on your symptoms and history. Other medicines your prescriber may discuss include:

• Hyoscyamine sulfate and the brand Levsin, another anticholinergic antispasmodic
• Librax and its generic chlordiazepoxide and clidinium, which combine an antispasmodic with a sedative
• Amitriptyline HCl, sometimes used for gut-related pain
• Linzess, a different class used for IBS with constipation

Because dicyclomine is generic and Bentyl is the brand of the same medicine, most people filling a dicyclomine prescription will find the generic is the practical choice. Compare prices on each page before you fill. This is general information, not medical advice, and any switch between these medicines should come from your provider.

Dicyclomine HCl safety, side effects, and who should avoid it

Dicyclomine does not carry a boxed warning, but it does have important restrictions. It is contraindicated in infants under 6 months of age and in nursing mothers, because serious respiratory and neurologic reactions and infant deaths have been reported after dicyclomine syrup in infants. It is also contraindicated in obstructive uropathy, obstructive disease of the GI tract, severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon, reflux esophagitis, unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and in anyone with a known allergy to it. The injectable form is for intramuscular use only, never into a vein, and is limited to no more than two days.

The most common effects are the usual anticholinergic ones: dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, drowsiness, constipation, and trouble urinating. More serious reactions can include confusion, agitation, hallucinations, or psychosis, especially in older adults, along with a fast or pounding heartbeat. Dicyclomine reduces sweating, so heat prostration or heatstroke is a real risk in hot weather. Do not drive or use machinery until you know how it affects you, and be careful with alcohol and other sedating medicines. Dicyclomine appears on the AGS Beers Criteria as potentially inappropriate in older adults because of its high anticholinergic burden. Talk with your provider or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.