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Can dicyclomine treat abdominal pain that is caused by something other then ibs? can lactose intolerance pain or c-diff pain be relieved by dicyclomine?

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Basics: Anti-spasm meds like this are not selective to the label of the condition they are used to treat. They can reduce spasm from any of many causes.

Answered 1/5/2021

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A member asked:

Can dicyclomine treat abdominal pain that is caused by something other then ibs? can lactose intolerance pain or c-diff pain be relieved by dicyclomine?

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