Dicyclomine does not seem to be working for my son's stomach pains, any suggestions?
Question posted by 4sharick on 16 Feb 2015
Last updated on 7 August 2018 by Anonymous
5 Answers
Dicyclomine is used commonly to treat stomach or intestinal cramping. I don't know what caused your son's stomach pain. If he is suffering from Acid Reflux, Omeprazole is a drug that can really relieve his pain.
It could be that the Dr needs to increase his daily dosage. I realize this sounds odd, but I find there's a marked difference between the dicyclomine pills and the capsules. I've taken dicyclomine for over 20 years. I find little relief from the capsules, but a huge difference from the pills. So perhaps it might affect your son the same way. He may feel a different reaction from whichever one he doesn't take. I also developed IBS when I was a teenager and really understand the difficulties it can cause. I hope he finds some relief soon.
HA HA - that is exactly what he did! When we went yesterday, he told him to take it 3X a day instead of 2...
Thanks for the insight! Hope you are feeling well these days, too!
I hope this dosage change does the trick for him. He'll just need to find the dose that works for him. And he'll have to realize that no matter if the medication is working for him, he's still going to have the occasional bad day when nothing seems to help. My IBS has been controlled by the dicyclomine for 20+ years. I hope your son has the same kind of luck with it that I have.
How long has this been happening? Is Dicyclomine the only medication
they have tried? Are there any other kinds of medication he is taking for
any other problems? Have they addressed anxiety?
About 6 months. No other meds or health issues, Happy, healthy, kid - very little stress (outside of being a teenager). Just a mystery.
Yes, please take him to the Dr who can examine and diagnose and get him some relief.
we have been to his pediatrician and a pediatric gastroenterologist, done extensive tests - that is why I posted to get feedback.
Thanks, though.
Okay, that wasn't evident in the post. Many times we get folks looking online for things only a Dr visit can resolve. I hope things improve, and sooner than later.
Thanks, everyone for your comments - going back to the Dr. today!
Yay!
Can you describe the pain, when does it happen, is it all the time. Is it constant or intermittent. Where is it? How old is he?
It is pretty constant, but he has learned to live with it (sort of). He is 17. We have had ALL kinds of tests done with no diagnosis. Possibly, ever so slightly, maybe lactose intolerant? But the pain does not seem to coincide with food of any type???
Frustrating...
Wow its not like he hasn't been tested. It could be something with lactose, or gluten. Have they tried something like pepcid for him?
Yup, tried lactose free diet - no luck. Food doesn't seem to be the issue. It hurts even when he doesn't eat.
Related topics
irritable bowel syndrome, pain, dicyclomine, stomach pain, stomach
Further information
- Dicyclomine uses and safety info
- Dicyclomine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Dicyclomine (detailed)
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