Dicyclomine and Hydromorphone interaction
Dicyclomine and Hydromorphone: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Dicyclomine (DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) label · effective 2026-08-12
…drugs including dicyclomine hydrochloride: amantadine, antiarrhythmic agents of Class I (e.g., quinidine), antihistamines, antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines), benzodiazepines, MAO inhibitors, narcotic analgesics (e.g., meperidine), nitrates and nitrites, sympathomimetic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, and other drugs having anticholinergic activity.
From the Hydromorphone (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-07-15
Anticholinergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus.
Intervention: Monitor patients for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility when Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection and Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection (HPF) are used concomitantly with anticholinergic drugs.
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