Hyoscyamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Levsin, Hyosyne, Levsin SL, Levbid, Anaspaz, NuLev, Oscimin, Symax SL Ed-Spaz Symax Duotab Symax SR …show all brand names

Hyoscyamine has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 116 reviews on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.

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Anonymous
July 20, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This medicine proved very effective for controlling my irritable bowel syndrome. However, at 0.0375 mg, I found it rather sedating. So, I split the tablets, and it still controlled my symptoms. It also helps with the stress incontinence I have as a result of prostate surgery. Overall, it was a miracle for me."

10 / 10

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lis...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 5, 2021

For Anesthesia "With my insurance coverage, I only pay $3 for it. I have upper stomach pain. I had a CT scan done. I go back to the doctor on April 6th to get my results. But I called in for something for pain, and she gave me this. I did notice I used to go to the bathroom a lot, now I don't go as often to pee, so I thank God for that. I'm still in pain, but sometimes it lets up a little. I will be glad when this is over."

7 / 10

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Dra...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
February 18, 2022

For Urinary Incontinence "I take 5 or 10 mg for nighttime incontinence that started after menopause. It helps with daytime, too. It makes me a bit drowsy at night and dry mouth. I got off it for about two months, and the incontinence returned with pelvic floor pain. After 2 days back on this, it was better."

9 / 10

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Lil...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
October 21, 2021

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I originally was prescribed this for a 'nervous stomach' due to diarrhea from severe anxiety. It works to control my bowels and stop the cramps. I have been on and off the meds for about 10 years, using it to help with flares - it is now known I have IBS. If I take it more than 3 days - 3 times a day as prescribed, I have severe constipation. I use it as needed, taking a single dose every day, and more if I have a flare, stopping for a few days only if I have harder stools."

9 / 10

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Al4...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 20, 2023

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have experienced bowel problems since my teens and was finally prescribed Donnatal, and I had great success. As I got older, my symptoms subsided to the point that I no longer needed to take any medication. Occasionally, I would have minor flare-ups, but they would always subside. I am now in my 70s and have begun to experience IBS symptoms again. After researching for an alternative to Donnatal, which is outrageously expensive, I learned of Levsin. I asked my doctor to prescribe it, and I am very pleased with the results. The only negative about taking this medication is that I must take 4 tablets each day, but I have not had any adverse side effects to this point. Levsin is well worth the results for me, and my hope is that it will continue to give me positive results."

10 / 10

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Din...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 8, 2020

"Had gallbladder taken out in 2008, then the diarrhea started. It would come and go. I started staying at home because I never knew when it would happen, as there was never any warning. It gets old wearing Depends when I leave the house. Then I had a pancreatic attack and spent two days in the hospital. Finally, I got in to see a gastro doctor. Anyway, we talked about the attack, and I went on to tell her about the years of diarrhea. She put me on hyoscyamine 0.375. I am so encouraged by reading about what y'all are saying about this drug. I sure hope it works and I can get back to a normal life after all these years. Another option is cholestyramine for diarrhea after gallbladder removal."

8 / 10

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Tub...
Taken for 10 years or more
June 29, 2023

"Surprised not to see any reviews mentioning gastroparesis or dysmotility. It's counter-intuitive, but if you have severe GI cramping, this can actually help. And at least in my case, it doesn't adversely affect my motility because I already had surgery to place my feeding tubes, and that gives me the ability to bypass the area where I have reverse motility and put nutrition and meds directly where I need them (jejunum). In the rare disease/complex patient community, this application of hyoscyamine (Levsin) is quite common (likewise Bentyl), so I'm a little disappointed gastroparesis wasn't included in the off-label uses here."

10 / 10

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Bun...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 18, 2025

"I take it for esophageal spasms. It works fairly well. I take it along with Prilosec on pollen days. I have hyper-sensitive esophagus or EOE. Esophagus spasms to certain foods like dairy and gluten, aeroallergens. I don’t take it every day because I try to avoid anticholinergic when I can."

7 / 10

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Bea...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 21, 2024

"This drug has saved my life a few times. I will get raging gastritis a few times a year and suffered so badly, sometimes going to the ER. I was given this once and it literally stops the gastritis if I use it with Mylanta, Manuka honey, and Prilosec. But this drug stops the intense spasms that make you want to die. I always keep a bottle on hand and never travel without it."

10 / 10

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Pat...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
December 21, 2020

For Crohn's Disease "I have been on hyoscyamine 0.125 mg for a year actually for ulcerative colitis. It works very well for my cramps and spasms. My insurance does not want to cover it anymore. They finally gave me the generic form, which is the same name. I took one, it gave me terrible pain in the left side of my head moving down the back of my ears. I stopped using it, can't deal with the pain. It also sent up my blood pressure."

10 / 10

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Jam...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
November 15, 2022

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This medication has markedly helped me with two conditions: IBS-D. It controls (stops) diarrhea. However, it also slows down everything in the gut and the kidneys. I was also prescribed this for abnormal, excessive throat mucus. Not simply the occasional mucus we all have, but a constant abnormal amount. For this, I only take it when needed, and the lowest effective dosage, 0.125. It works wonders for both conditions-at least for me. I have taken it for 3 years."

10 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 29, 2023

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "In my case for IBS, a low dosage made me cough. If I take below 10 mg, my throat closes. I treat my IBS without this pill. Also, the Auxilio Mutuo Hospital in PR found that the pill contains an ingredient that is in Xanax, so they block the pill. Because I don't know what ingredient closes my throat, I don't take it."

8 / 10

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Liv...
August 22, 2008

Hyoscyamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "A sublingual 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."

9 / 10

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ow7...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 16, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This hyoscyamine medicine works wonders for my IBS flare-ups. After dissolving two 0.125 mg pills under my tongue, in ten minutes my cramps are 100% gone. 0 side effects!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
January 11, 2011

Hyoscyamine for Urinary Incontinence "Brand name: had no side effects and had 100% effectiveness on bladder control."

10 / 10

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kfa...
August 3, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This helps me with my IBS-D in ways that I never thought were possible. I always thought my day would be taken over by IBS until this medication. I have never experienced any side effects."

10 / 10

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Ann...
Taken for 10 years or more
July 24, 2020

Hyoscyamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have used Levsin SL for years to stop abdominal cramping from IBS. It is always effective. I don't leave my home without it since IBS attacks are sudden and give no warning until the pain starts."

10 / 10

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mar...
May 3, 2010

Hyoscyamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This medication is the best I have found out there. They need to have the FDA approve it. I have tried everything, nothing worked, this does. I love it. I can actually get some peace now."

10 / 10

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Mes...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
October 7, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Was on this for a long time, then had it under control, so I stopped (huge mistake). Insurance will not cover it, and Bentyl doesn't work as well. Since I need this for my IBS-D."

9 / 10

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Lus...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
December 17, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have Crohn's-like IBD, and this is the fastest and most effective treatment for the severe intestinal spasms during an IBD flare."

10 / 10

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CAS...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 23, 2014

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I am much better and have fewer accidents."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
March 3, 2009

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."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 25, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Reduced bloating frequency and duration. Reduced IBS-D. Side effects: dry mouth, dizziness (mild), occasional thirst, feeling of fullness, not bloating."

7 / 10

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sha...
August 30, 2009

Hyoscyamine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I've had IBS for about 6 years now, and this medication works, it's somewhat less intense than other meds for IBS, but it does the job. Give it a shot, it's worth it."

7 / 10

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Mel...
January 10, 2014

Hyoscyamine for Crohn's Disease "Was given in ER for cramping. Worked quickly! Lasted for several hours."

9 / 10

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