Hyoscyamine - Is it used for back pain and spasms?
Question posted by amandagray32 on 11 Feb 2016
Last updated on 11 February 2016 by masso
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What is hyoscyamine?
Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.
Hyoscyamine also reduces the fluid secretions of many organs and glands in the body, such as the stomach, pancreas, lungs, saliva glands, sweat glands, and nasal passages.
Hyoscyamine is used to treat many different stomach and intestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to control muscle spasms in the bladder, kidneys, or digestive tract, and to reduce stomach acid. Hyoscyamine is sometimes used to reduce tremors and rigid muscles in people with symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Hyoscyamine is also used as a drying agent to control excessive salivation, runny nose, or excessive sweating.
Hyoscyamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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muscle spasm, pain, back pain, hyoscyamine
Further information
- Hyoscyamine uses and safety info
- Hyoscyamine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Hyoscyamine (detailed)
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