What is atropine and diphenoxylate?
Atropine affects the body in many different ways, such as reducing spasms in the bladder, stomach, and intestines. Diphenoxylate is an antidiarrheal medication. The combination of atropine and diphenoxylate is used to treat diarrhea. Atropine and diphenoxylate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Back to Top What are the possible side effects of atropine and diphenoxylate? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: • stomach pain or bloating; • ongoing or worsening diarrhea; • diarrhea that is watery or bloody; • numbness in your hands or feet; • depressed mood; • confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; • fast heart rate; or • urinating less than usual or not at all. Less serious side effects may include: • drowsiness, dizziness, hea
