Dicyclomine vs LUBIPROSTONE

Was having a conversation about OTC insulin with my preceptor and our general view was that insulin is too dangerous to be OTC. Which got me thinking: if patient safety were the only criterion, which current prescription drugs could be made OTC? My contribution: ondansetron and dicyclomine. Not rena

It feels like every drug is on backorder these days, but what currently comes to mind is (I use Cardinal): - All Rosuvastatin - Clonazepam 1mg - Methocarbamol 500mg - All Liothyronine - SHINGRIX!!! - Ondansetron ODT 4mg and 8mg - Generic & brand Epipens - Dicyclomine 10mg & 20mg - Vaniqa - D

Hey gang, Any examples of meds you can give IM but should NOT be given IV? The two big ones I an aware of are Bentyl/dicyclomine (can cause thrombosis) and Vistaril/hydroxyzine HCl (hemolysis). Am I missing any?

My first time posting to r/pharmacy and on mobile, so I apologize if this kind of thing isn't allowed, but I have a question for you: What the hell is going on with this patient? 78-yo female with IBS on dicyclomine, nothing weird here... until you consider that she is taking it like candy, up to 4

I am just a patient looking for more information, but does Bentyl (dicyclomine) slow does gastric emptying?

I've been sick for over 6 years. There's **a lot** to talk about and I won't go into detail here, I'm only sharing the most important parts to help out those of you who are suffering since I've been experiencing a lot of seemingly definitive recovery. I'll make a post and probably a video in the fut

Hi everyone, My mom was diagnosed with Parkinsons about eight years ago. Her situation has mostly been under control with medication and a lot of exercise. She tries her best to make do. The one major problem that is becoming almost a crisis is ever-worsening constipation. It's come to the poi

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Hi! I just started taking lubiprostone last week at 24mg twice a day. I had very severe diarrhea that would not stop (I’m talking miralax colon cleanse type diarrhea) and I got some shortness of breath for a little bit after taking, but it was manageable. I pulled back to only take the 24mg at night

Not asking for medical advice, just more general advice…. I was wondering if anyone else has experience with using Lubiprostone (Amitiza) instead of Lactulose. My Hepatologist recently upped my Lactulose dosage to help combat my ammonia levels which have been inconsistent and pretty high at times.

Hi. I have struggled with constipation my entire life. I have been to the gastro many times and used many different medications. Currently I’m taking lubiprostone once a day prescribed by my doctor as a trial. I haven’t noticed any significant improvement. I’m still always constipated. The best it

Anyone have any insight as to why Lubiprostone insert says to swallow capsule whole and not to break or chew? I was only able to locate one study in Japan where they dissolved the capsule in 55C water and had a 93% recovery of med through HPLC testing. Got a patient who has an NG tube and the cont