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Anticholinergics

Anticholinergics are used for pupil dilation and to treat irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, Parkinson's disease, allergic rhinitis, COPD, salivation, nausea, and motion sickness. They work by relaxing certain muscles in the body to control spasms.

Why are anticholinergics prescribed?

  1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (19%)
  2. Peptic Ulcer (16%)
  3. Parkinson's Disease (16%)
  4. Cold Symptoms (15%)
  5. Cystitis (15%)
  6. Overactive Bladder (15%)
  7. Nausea (2%)
  8. Motion Sickness (2%)
  9. Anesthesia (1%)
  10. Pupil Dilation (1%)

Key takeaways

Anticholinergics are used to treat many conditions including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), overactive bladder, and motion sickness. They also have other uses, such as managing symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics work by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a chemical that helps muscles contract, which helps to relax muscles and reduce spasms. These medications come in different forms, including oral pills, oral solutions, and transdermal patches. Examples include dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Levsin), and scopolamine (Transderm Scop). Your prescriber can help you choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Anticholinergics medications
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HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
Dicyclomine (Bentyl) is a moderately priced drug used to treat bowel problems including irritable bowel syndrome. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic dicyclomine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Symax SL (hyoscyamine) is an anticholinergic used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and peptic ulcers. It controls muscle spasms, which can ease symptoms of IBS and allow for faster healing of ulcers. Symax SL is a sublingual tablet, also available as Hyomax SL and generic hyoscyamine.
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
SCOPOLAMINE prevents nausea and vomiting. It works by blocking substances in your body that may cause nausea and vomiting. It belongs to a class of medications called antiemetics.
BENZTROPINE treats movement disorders, including those caused by Parkinson disease and some medications. It works by balancing substances in your brain that help manage body movements and coordination. This reduces symptoms, such as body stiffness and tremors.
GLYCOPYRROLATE treats excessive drooling caused by some conditions, such as cerebral palsy. It works by decreasing the amount of saliva you make.
GLYCOPYRROLATE treats stomach ulcers. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL treats movement disorders, including those caused by Parkinson disease and some medications. It works by balancing substances in your brain that help manage body movements and coordination. This reduces symptoms, such as body stiffness and tremors.
CYCLOPENTOLATE enlarges (dilates) your pupils before an eye exam or procedure. It works by relaxing the muscles of your eyes. This makes it easier to view the inner eye.
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oscimin

as low as$9
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
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Anaspaz

as low as$10
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
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oscimin SR

as low as$11
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
TROPICAMIDE is used in the eye to widen your pupils, so they won't respond to light. It is normally used for diagnostic procedures.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
ATROPINE enlarges (dilates) your pupils before or after an eye exam or procedure. It may also be used to treat eye inflammation. It works by relaxing the muscles of your eyes. This makes it easier to view the inner eye. It also reduces pain and swelling. It can also be used to treat lazy eye (amblyopia). It works by helping to strengthen the affected eye.
METHSCOPOLAMINE treats stomach ulcers.It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.
HYOSCYAMINE treats the symptoms of many conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, and bladder spasms. It works by relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and bladder. It also reduces the amount of sweat, saliva, and stomach acid your body makes. It belongs to a group of medications called antispasmodics.
Dartisla ODT (glycopyrrolate) is an anticholinergic used to treat the symptoms of peptic ulcers. Anticholinergics can also be used to treat drooling and IBS. Dartisla ODT is only available as a brand drug. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
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Qbrexza

as low as$570
Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) is a topical wipe used to treat excessive underarm sweating. There are currently no generic alternatives for Qbrexza.

GoodRx has partnered with InsideRx to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Qbrexza is not covered by most Medicare plans.
Atropen (atropine) is used to treat insecticide or mushroom poisoning. Atropen is an anticholinergic, which works by relaxing muscles in the body to control spasms. Atropen is available as an autoinjector. There are currently no generic alternatives for Atropen. It is covered by some medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Sofdra is part of the Anticholinergics class and treats Excessive Sweating. Anticholinergics are used for pupil dilation and to treat irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, Parkinson's disease, allergic rhinitis, COPD, salivation, nausea, and motion sickness. They work by relaxing certain muscles in the body to control spasms. Sofdra is only available as a brand name drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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