DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs LINZESS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE and LINZESS are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE	LINZESS
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.26 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE	LINACLOTIDE
Manufacturer	Lannett Co Inc	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Anticholinergic	Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

dicyclomine hydrochloride linzess

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.26 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

LINACLOTIDE

Manufacturer

Lannett Co Inc

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Anticholinergic

Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Dicyclomine Hydrochloride or Linzess?

By our independent rating, Dicyclomine Hydrochloride scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Linzess. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Dicyclomine Hydrochloride and Linzess?

Dicyclomine Hydrochloride contains Dicyclomine Hydrochloride, while Linzess contains Linaclotide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.