What is Levsin?
Levsin has many beneficial effects on the body. It can relieve muscle spasms.Levsin reduces fluid secretions from many organs and glands of the body. These include the stomach, the pancreas or lungs, the salivary glands, the sweat glands, and the nasal passages.Levsin can be used to treat a variety of stomach and intestinal conditions, such as peptic ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. This medicine is used to control muscle cramps in the digestive tract or bladder and reduce stomach acid. It is used to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms such as tremors or rigid muscles.Levsin can also be used to dry out excessive sweating, runny eyes, or excessive salivation.
Warnings
Levsin should not be taken if you suffer from an allergy to hyoscyamine or have kidney or bladder disease.Tell your doctor before taking Levsin if you suffer from heart disease or congestive heart failure. Also, let them know if you suffer from high blood pressure and/or an overactive thyroid. Hiatal hernia combined with gastroesophageal reflux diseaseAvoid taking antacids when you are taking Levsin. Antacids may make it more difficult for your body to absorb this medicine. Take an antacid after taking this medicine.Hyoscyamine can impair your reactions or thinking. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness.While taking this medication, drinking alcohol can cause drowsiness or dizziness.Exercise in hot weather and avoid overheating.Levsin may decrease sweating, and you could be more susceptible to heatstroke.
Before you take this drug
Levsin should not be taken if:
- Kidney disease
- An enlarged prostrate or problems urinating
- Intestinal blockage;
- The toxic megacolon, or severe ulcerative colitis;
- Glaucoma;
- Myasthenia gravis.
Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may have to ensure that you can take Levsin safely.
- Heart disease is congestive cardiac failure.
- A heart rhythm disorder.
- High blood pressure
- Overactive thyroid gland;
- Hiatal hernia in German
Hyoscyamine is not known to harm unborn babies. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, tell your doctor.Hyoscyamine may pass into breastmilk and harm nursing babies. You should not take this medication if you are breastfeeding a child without first consulting your doctor.
How to take Levsin?
Don't exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.Take Levsin only as prescribed by your doctor. You should follow the instructions on your prescription label.You may receive instructions on how to use your medication safely and effectively. Please follow the instructions carefully. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.Levsin should be taken with a meal. Please follow your doctor's advice.Place the sublingual Levsin SL under your tongue, where it will dissolve. Sublingual tablets should not be swallowed whole or washed down with water. After the tablet has dissolved completely in your mouth, you can drink water.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as you recall, take the missed dose. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.Overdose symptoms include headaches, dizziness, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing. nausea. vomiting. Blurred vision. dry skin.
What should be avoided?
Levsin should not be taken with antacids. Antacids may make your body less able to absorb the medicine. Take an antacid after taking this medicine and eating a meal.Hyoscyamine can impair your reactions or thinking. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness.Levsin can cause drowsiness or dizziness if you drink alcohol.Avoid overheating or dehydration during exercise or in hot weather. Levsin may decrease sweating, and you could be more susceptible to heatstroke.
Side effects of Levsin
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, or difficulty breathing, seek emergency medical attention.If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using this medication and contact your doctor immediately.
- Diarrhoea;
- Confusion, hallucinations;
- Unusual thoughts or behaviours
- Fast, pounding, or uneven heart rate;
- The feeling of warmth, flushing, or warmth (redness, warmth, or tingling) may be experienced by a person.
- Eye pain is a common complaint.
Levsin may cause less serious side effects, sch as:
- Dizziness, drowsiness, feeling nervous;
- Headache and blurred vision
- Sleep problems (insomnia);
- Nausea or heartburn.
- Changes in taste
- Problems with urination
- Reduced sweating
- Dry mouth
- Impotence or difficulty having an orgasm
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Interaction with other drug
Tell your doctor if you take any other medications, including:
- Amantadine (symmetrel);
- Haloperidol
- An mao inhibitor, such as furazolidone (furoxone), isocarboxazid marplan (phenelzine nardil), rasgiline azilt (eldepryl emsam), selegiline eldepryl (parnate), or tranylcypromine parnate;
- Phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (thorazine), fluphenazine (permitil, prolixin), perphenazine (trilafon), prochlorperazine (compazine, compro), promethazine (pentazine, phenergan, anergan, antinaus), thioridazine (mellaril), or trifluoperazine (stelazine);
- Antidepressants such as amitriptyline, doxepin, desipramine, imipramine, janimine, tofranil, nortriptyline, and others
Other drugs can interact with hyoscyamine. Inform your doctor of all the medications you take. You should tell your doctor about all medications you use, including prescriptions, over-the-counter, herbal, and vitamin products. You should not begin a new medication before consulting your doctor.
