Comparing Dicyclomine vs Prilosec OTC
| Dicyclomine | Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) |
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| Dicyclomine | Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) |
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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 |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Indigestion. Prilosec OTC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Dicyclomine | More about Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) | ||||||||||||||||
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Dicyclomine has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 300 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Prilosec OTC has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Dicyclomine side effects |
View all Prilosec OTC side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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View all Dicyclomine prices |
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| Bentyl | Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1.8 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 208 drugs are known to interact with Dicyclomine:
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A total of 242 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec OTC:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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May 11, 1950 |
June 20, 2003 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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Further information
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