Comparing Amitiza vs Dicyclomine
Amitiza | Dicyclomine |
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Amitiza (lubiprostone) | Dicyclomine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Opioid-Induced Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Amitiza may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Prescription only
Dicyclomine is used for the relief of colicky pain caused by intestinal muscle spasms in functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome. Side effects include dry mouth, a decreased ability to sweat... View more |
Related suggestions Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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More about Amitiza (lubiprostone) | More about Dicyclomine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Amitiza has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 270 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Dicyclomine has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 294 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Amitiza side effects in more detail. |
See also: dicyclomine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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View all Amitiza prices |
View all dicyclomine prices |
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Bentyl | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Amitiza:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with dicyclomine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 31, 2006 |
May 11, 1950 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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