Also known as: Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Hyospaz, Hyosyne, Levbid, Levsin, Levsin SL, Levsinex SR, Symax Duotab, Symax SL, Symax SR
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hyoscyamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Getting the real deal of Hyoscyamine is made extremely difficult. The Ancient Greeks had Hyoscyamine but pharmacies want to push the various alloys and synthetics. I don't want HyoMax or Levsin or Hyoscyamine Sulfate. They give you what they think is selling at the time. Hyoscyamine works, if you can get the real deal.
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Hyosyne (hyoscyamine) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: I've had IBS for about 6 years now and this medication works, its somewhat less intense than other meds for IBS but it does the job. Give it a shot its worth it.
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Symax Duotab (hyoscyamine) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: This medication has greatly improved my quality of life. Had many failed therapies. Now life is not 100%; however, it is in the 90s. I am grateful for this medication.
Another issue: I take 2, twice a day. Cigna changed their prices from 50 copay each 90 day supply to 100 copay.
Nevertheless, this medication is excellent.
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hyoscyamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: I've been using this medication for almost 5 years. I can't believe that this isn't prescribed more often than it is because it WORKS! I had such pain with the spasms and mucus till I started using this. I do have to drink a lot more water because it makes me thirsty and it can complicate constipation. However, my doctor allows me to take it on the onset of an episode instead of 3 or 4 times a day. I've been able to gain weight and my energy has increased since using this medication. I really am happy with this medication and feel it has allowed me to live a much more normal life, almost pain free. Of course, I've changed my diet and stay away from triggers too! Good luck and I hope you have the results I've had.
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Symax Duotab (hyoscyamine) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: I recently took this drug for 5 days and had complete relief from my irritable bowel syndrome. However, that said, the side effects were horrible. I was the "Poster child" for adverse reactions ...arrhythmia, constipation, hallucinations. My brain felt like it was in slow motion while, my body was moving at a rapid pace.
I saw my Doctor who explained to me that this each individual is different. I gave it a 5 because it did help my bowels feel fantastic.
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hyoscyamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: When I first began having real problems with irritable bowel syndrome, I tried Vicadin. I didn't know what was wrong with me. My doctor prescribed hyoscyamine and it worked so well. Hyoscyamine has been the only medication which has helped with my IBS. Changes in what I eat has helped, too. Stress reduction also helps...walking, better sleep. I highly recommend this medication. It is an anti-spasmodic.
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hyoscyamine for Urinary Incontinence: I have found this to be better than ditropan and detrol. I can take it twice a day. It doesn't seem to give me the dry mouth that ditropan did.
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Symax Duotab (hyoscyamine) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Between this medication and some severe diet changes, I have been able to get my IBS under control. It's not perfect, but it has greatly improved life for sure.
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Levsin (hyoscyamine) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A sub-lingual dose of Levsin for IBS will begin working within 15 minutes, offering almost immediate relief of pain and discomfort. I highly recommend it if a doctor has prescribed it.
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