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What Causes Dizziness After Stopping Dicyclomine?

I have been taking Dicyclomine (20 mg) for 20+ years for IBS. It was prescribed to take 3 per day; however I always just took one per day. Never had a problem. When I called in for a refill, my doctor s office called in a refill for 10 mg. In the meantime I received a letter from my insurance company, (Blue Advantage - BC/BS) that this medication would no longer be covered under my plan. They went on to say it was not recommended for older adults, I am 75. I quit taking the medication, Since then I am very dizzy. Could quitting the med cold turkey be causing the dizziness?
Thu, 24 May 2018
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The body homeostasis was adjusted to dicyclomine levels which got disturbed once its intake was stopped, causing dizziness.

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What Causes Dizziness After Stopping Dicyclomine?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The body homeostasis was adjusted to dicyclomine levels which got disturbed once its intake was stopped, causing dizziness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.