Levsin

Levsin Ingredients: Hyoscyamine
Representative Names: Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Cystospaz M, Donnamar, ED SPAZ, Gastrosed, Levsin, Levsinex Timecaps, Neosol, Symax SL, Symax SR

What are Levsin tablets or capsules ?

Levsin treats different bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome. Generic Levsin extended-release capsules and tablets are available.

What should my health care professional know before I take Levsin ?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•closed-angle glaucoma
•diarrhea
•difficulty passing urine
•heart disease, or previous heart attack
•hiatal hernia
•myasthenia gravis
•prostate trouble
•stomach infection
•stomach obstruction
•ulcerative colitis
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Levsin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding

How should I take Levsin ?

Take Levsin tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take the tablets 30 to 60 minutes before food. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a Levsin dose ?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with Levsin ?

•amantadine
•benztropine
•cisapride
•digoxin
•donepezil
•galantamine
•medicines for heart problems
•medicines for hay fever and other allergies
•medicines for mental problems or psychotic disturbances
•opiate prescription pain medications such as codeine, hydromorphone, and morphine
•potassium salts
•quinidine
•rivastigmine
•tacrine
•tegaserod

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking Levsin ?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•anxiety, nervousness
•blurred vision or other eye problems
•confusion
•dizziness or fainting spells
•fast heartbeat
•fever
•pain or difficulty passing urine
•unusual weakness or tiredness
•vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•altered taste
•constipation
•drowsiness
•dry mouth
•increased sensitivity of the eyes to sun or ultraviolet light
•nausea

What should I watch for while taking Levsin ?

You may get dizzy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Levsin affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more dizzy, avoid alcoholic drinks.

Stay out of bright light and wear sunglasses if Levsin makes your eyes more sensitive to light.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.

Levsin may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Avoid extreme heat (e.g., hot tubs, saunas). Levsin can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.

Where can I keep Levsin ?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.