Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is dicyclomine, and you should take it as directed by your doctor. 

Dicyclomine helps treat irritable bowel syndrome by relieving muscle spasms in your bowels. 

At first, this medicine can have some side effects. Most patients will feel drowsy or dizzy, so don't do activities that require you to be alert, like driving, until you know how it affects you. It can also cause a dry mouth, nausea, weakness or nervousness. These effects are normal if they are mild. If your treatment plan is to take this medicine consistently, your body should adjust to these effects after a few days. But, if these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

In rare cases, serious side effects can occur, so call your doctor right away if you notice any unusual changes to your body, like a fast heart beat, confusion, blurry vision or problems urinating. 

To reduce side effects, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines, even if they don't require a prescription. It's important to avoid other medicines that also cause drowsiness, and to avoid drinking alcohol. 

For best results, plan ahead for refills, and follow your doctor's advice for diet and lifestyle changes that can also improve your symptoms.