There are 60 ratings for the drug: BENTYL in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for bentyl: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	IBS	I haven't noticed any, but I don't read the side effects of my meds until I have trouble with it. The people who read the side affects first seem to suffer more of them.	I am very greatful for this med. Before I had this I spent up to 4 hours rolling around the bathroom floor because of the sweating, cramps, and you know whats.	F	48	20 mg 2X W		8/27/2010
2	ibs and urinary spasms	very spaced, inability to concentrate, difficulty urinating at times, diarrhea (which was one of the reasons I was taking it), difficulty talking, and a generally anxious mood.	I'm so spaced from this drug that I can't even understand the other comments or write my own very well, but I do agree with all the negative statements. Started at 10 mg and moved to 20. I am so frightened by this drug that I feel that I need to taper off rather than to stop abruptly, and maybe 10 mg will work for me without destroying my well-being. It was OK at the beginning. Would be interested in knowing if anyone else developed a tremendous appetite (coupled with fatigue which made it impossible to exercise). Also, I would highly recommend that everyone take seriously the warning about staying out of the heat.	F	62	3 weeks 10 mg 2X D		8/11/2010
4	IBS	Initial drowsiness passed on the second day of treatment. After over a year and several dosage increases, I still have diarrhea upwards of 12 times a day.	Despite the side effects, I still take Bentyl as it greatly relieves the agonizing pain in my colon. It has not limited my daily bowel movements, but it has not increased them either. Before treatment with Bentyl, I would literally cry on the toilet. It's not perfect, but I can't get by without it.	M	21	1.5 years 40 mg 4X D		7/23/2010
5	suspected IBS	Sometimes I experience drowsiness but most of the time relief and a sense of being relaxed. I have panic attacks and have noticed since taking Bentyl these have lessened.	Bentyl is an Awesome medicine that I am so glad my Dr. prescribed, I now can eat most any food without fear of getting gas, cramps, bloating, pain or diarrhea..and if I do experience these symptoms they are much milder than going without Bentyl. I get out more, I don't worry about always being close to a bathroom!	F	34	2 years 20 MG 4X D		7/1/2010
3	Crohn's/IBD	Eyes dilating, difficulty swallowing, feeling overheated, constipation, feeling "out of body"--like I had no substance and would just float away, confusion, forgetfulness, slurred speech, dizziness, pounding heart, killer headaches... pretty much every bad side effect	Generally I feel really stupid when I'm taking Bentyl and I hate hate hate taking it. The only thing is when I don't take it I have such terrible stomach pain and diarrhea that I can't go out in public. Darned if I do darned if I don't. I wish there was something else out there that did the trick without making me feel like I'm in some crazy fun-house bad dream. Also I get so tired when I take it that I'll fall asleep on the couch and my husband will make dinner, feed the kids, feed the dogs, do the dishes, and blast his music and I have no clue... I'm just gone. I just don't want to take it anymore but I'm waiting on another surgery and have to continue taking it in the meantime :(	F	26	9 months 20 MG 4X D		6/26/2010 Email
5	IBS	I have had NO major side effects to this stuff. NONE! It eases the cramps and discomfort from IBS. I have been miserable for 2 months and this stuff has done the trick. There might be the SLIGHTEST bit of drowziness but no more that what I normally feel as a 45 year old woman. You people are cry babies!	Dont let these comments scare you. Its worth a try if you are having severe stomach problems. I started with only taking one a day instead of three so I could test out side effects, then upped to 2 and 3 only as needed. Its common sense. I feel great!	F	45	5 days 20mg 2X D		6/7/2010
1	IBS, IBD	Dizzyness, Drowsyness, A strange "microwaved" feeling (cold on the inside, hot on the outside) extrememly "high" feeling. Heart palpatations, Pounding in chest (felt my heart beating at my fingertips and in my head)	My docter prescribed it for the suspision of me having IBS. I dont think i have IBS, but i took the drug anyway. It made me feel terrible. I wasnt able to function. And the heart palpatations had me in the E.R. thinking i was having a heart attack. It seems to work for some people, but MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY DIAGNOSED Before taking it because the side effects are terrible.	M	19	1 days 20 mg 2X D		5/31/2010 Email
5	abdominal and stomach cramps			M	40	1 days 20 1X D		5/3/2010
1	IBS	Dry mouth and severe dizziness	I got so dizzy last night - I was so scared and couldn't get out of bed. I was alone with our 3 yr old sleeping in the other room. Never taking this stuff again!	F	41	2 days 10 MG 3X D		3/22/2010 Email
4	Gerd	Mild side effects - Heart palpatations.	I take the medication as needed. I usually take it when I eat greasy or spicy foods. My wife has taken it for over 20 years and had never complained of and adverse side effects.	M	66	2 years		12/9/2009
4	IBS-A	Mild, if any (slight drowsiness and lightheadedness at times)	This drug has been such a comfort while living with IBS. When an IBS attack strikes, the cramping and resultant nausea are quickly stopped.	F	32	1 years		10/9/2009
4	Gall bladder attacks		I take it when my gall bladder acts up. Works wonderful! Never had any side effects at all!	F	25	1 years		9/13/2009
5	Occasional IBS - travel or stress	Possibly causing some numbness/tingling in arms and lightheadness.	Developed sudden terrible low cramps on a trip 4 years ago and intestinal system shut down for a week with continue pain. Started happening again on every trip. Doctor finally prescribed bentyl and it has been GREAT. But I only take it when I am becoming very bloated, constipated or I am on a trip. Usually I take 1 or 1/2 when I wake up in the middle of the night because it works better if you are relaxed. LOVE IT, but I use on a very limited basis.	F	69	2 years		7/15/2009
5	Sweating	Dry mouth	I have been taking this medication for hyperhidrosis, and I immediately saw an improvement in how much I perspirate. I am no longer anxious or embarrassed that I will sweat through my clothing or look like I stepped out of the shower in public.	F	28	1 weeks		6/25/2009
1	IBS	Dizziness, nausea, panic attack, increased heart beat, mental changes, headaches, blurred vision.	The Bentyl definitely helped with the cramping problem after I ate, but on the third day of taking the 4 pills a day (1 every 6 hours as recommended by my doctor) I experienced some very scary side effects. I had what I would describe as a panic attack I guess. I haven't had one before, but I felt like I was going insane. I immediately stopped taking the pills and haven't had any of those side effects yet. I was at the severe end of the side effects sheet, but it was enough for me to quit taking it after the one episode. Personally I would rather deal with the IBS syptoms than the side effects I experienced from Bentyl. It seems that this drug works for a lot of people, but I would just caution you to be very careful taking it.	M	23	3 days		4/24/2009
4	Cramping/Spasming due to IBS	None so far.	This has been a lifesaver. IBS runs in my family and I just recently started to experience it. I can take this pill and not have to worry about picking what I eat based on how bad it will upset my stomach. I have had no side effects whatsoever and the relief it has provided has not only come quickly but actually lasts as well.	F	21	3 months		3/25/2009
5	IBS & spastic colon	None	LOVE IT!! Have had severe IBS attacks for 7 years and dr's did not do anything until I found the right dr. When I finally found Bentyl, I can go out to eat without looking at the menu and wondering what I can and can not have based on what my belly feels like that day. I can actually look at the menu for what I want to eat! I take before each meal and it takes care of me. It's my buddy and goes everywhere with me. A LIFESAVER!!	F	32	2 months		3/12/2009
1	IBS	Very dilated pupils, fast heart beat, nausea, feelings of panic, confused, very blurred vision.	Never again! Took one a day for a few days (was supposed to take three daily) and experienced some nausea and a slight dilated pupils. Once I took two pills a day(one in the morning and one for lunch)I experienced terrifying side effects. Will never take this medication again. I hope it works for you, but be very aware of the side effectes.	M	32	4 days		2/23/2009
2	IBS	Severe blurred vision, tingling in legs and hands, severe dry mouth and eyes, Panic attack, slurred speech. These side effects are way too close to stroke side effects.	Whatever the drug did to control my IBS was NOT worth it. I felt drunk, then hung over. The side effects are VERY scary...Never again for me!	F	30			2/16/2009
4	Possible IBS; Abdominal Cramps	Increased dryness of eyes, mouth, skin etc.	This has lessened my cramping and diarrhea.	F	34	1 months		12/26/2008
2	IBS	Nausea, Vomiting lasting several days	I've had IBS for 25 years and for the last 8 or so I've been taking Hyoscyamine sublingual for the pain. Just recently, my doctor prescribed Bentyl claiming it was a "safer" drug than Hyoscyamine. The first time I took it, I had one 10 mg pill with food as a preventative measure and I seemed fine. The second time I took it, I had two 10 mg pills without food and the results were horrible. Within 1 hour I started feeling nauseous and soon thereafter began vomiting (which is such an awful feeling especially when you have nothing in your stomach). This was about 48 hours ago and I am still occasionally nauseous and vomiting. If you are interested in taking this medicine, you should definitely speak to your doctor concerning this side effect.	F	31	1 weeks		12/16/2008
4	IBS	drowsy	I might have a little drowsiness with this medicine but it sure does beat the pain and diarhea i get if i dont take it. Worth every penny.	F	28	7 days		11/28/2008 Email
1	IBS	Where do I begin...	The drug did what it was supposed to do in that my digestive habits got much better while on it. I was and still am on Levsin, which is hard to find nowadays. I would take Bentyl in the evening and wake up remembering nothing. I'm a pastor, so I have to remember a lot of personal information, and I'd forget that somebody's family member died, which is a quick way to be shown the door. I felt shaky. I took it, eventually got past the drunk feeling every time I took it, but when I ran out and had to start again, it all came back. I felt like I was losing my mind and my wife, my friends, and my church caught on to the fact that I was never remembering anything. It was the Bentyl. Be very, very careful with this stuff.		29	3 months		11/26/2008
4	IBS-D	Dry mouth	Bentyl has been a godsend to me. It has not stopped me from having diarhea, but it takes away most of the cramping. Works most effectively when taken before eating. I haven't noticed any real side effects. I only take it if I'm going to eat "unsafe" foods, or if I've been sick earlier and think I may have another bout. I only take it once a day, or as needed. I would definitely recommend it for IBS-D.	F	33	5 months		10/20/2008
2	ibs	headache, shortness of breath, insomnia	I've had IBS-A for over two years now. Recently I came down with more severe cramps; for 8 months I was c-dominant lately it has been alternate d & c in the same morning, very confusing. I read about Bentyl on this and other sites and knew it was a "crap shoot". It did relieve cramp some but the side effects weren't worth the result. At least the Rx was cheap w/ insurance; I doubt if I'll try it again.	M	56	1 days		9/23/2008
5	IBS	none	I've been taking this occasionally for about 3 years. It helps EXTREMELY well when my nerves play havoc with my bowels. It calms it down right away. It doesn't work for immediate problems, but I just take it as needed, maybe once a week or so.	F	42	3 years		8/28/2008
5	IBS	If I take it before bed, it makes me a bit sleepy, but I have also taken it during the day and felt fine. It doesn't knock you out.	This has been the best drug for me as far as IBS. It does not always work, but I would say 9 times out of 10 it does. If I take it before bed, it induces sleep but I have also taken it during the day and felt fine.	F	55	1 years		8/25/2008
1	IBS	Careful with this drug - Blurred Vision, Pain in Eyes, Confusion, really, really bad panic attacks from anxiety (that I never had before), lightheadness, memory problems, central neverous probelm.	Was taken to the emergency room twice, thought I was having a stroke. Stopped taking Bentyl and all side effects stopped. You should be careful taking this - took 3 times a day as prescribe by my doctor - told me nothing about these side effects. Took for 4 months - thought I was going insane.	F	45	4 months		8/19/2008
4	IBS/spastic colon	nausea, heart palpitations, drowsiness	So far, this medication has been a lifesaver for me. I have been struggling with severe IBS that has basically been inhibiting every aspect of my life. Before taking this medication, I had anywhere from 3-8 bowel movements a day, along with constant cramping, bloating, and gas. I only take this medication once per day in the morning before breakfast. I have one normal bowel movement every morning and feel FINE the rest of the day. My only complaints are nausea, rapid heart beat, and drowsiness that persists a few hours after taking the medicaton.	F	25	2 weeks		8/16/2008
3	Stomach pain/Ulcer	Strange taste in mouth, occasional stomach cramps	Generally a great drug for me. Really helps with stomach cramps, and starts to help quickly. Also helped with side effects from taking lexapro.	F	24	1 years		7/25/2008
2	IBS	Constipation, blurred vision, sleepy, gassy, more irritable!	After taking this medication my stomach felt worse, and i was more constipated than before. i was sleepy, had the blurred vision. I stopped taking it after a few months, it was too slow in helping my 'spasm', when it was too late. I have swtiched to Levsin....its WONDERFUL!!!	F	21	7 years		6/17/2008 Email
5	spastic colon	lightheadedness, "drunk" feeling	bentyl has made my life bearable -- no more sick-to-my-stomach feeling after eating, no more horrible cramps. the side effects are nothing compared to what it's done for me.	F	47	16 years		3/23/2008
1	IBS	everything you can thnks of...	Did not help one bit... started to have panic attacs, the IBS got worse and will take another pill	M	23	4 years		11/23/2007 Email
5	IBS and post-water contam. issues	'disconnectedness', dry mouth, bad breath (due to dry mouth), weight loss due to decreased appetite, slight tiredness	this drug has really made a difference to me -- I can feel safe to eat out again and I have never had a severe attack like before since I've used it. I use it as needed. If I am going to eat something that is suspicious or if I feel cramps coming on, I take it. Works like a charm!	F	35	4 months		11/21/2007
3	gallbladder disease and stone	I have dry mouth, dizziness, drousyness, sweating, nausea, eye site problems, and slurred speach. I am told that all of it should go away, but so far it hasn't.	I go to high school still, and if I am having the side effects it will be very hard for me to function on this medication.	F	18	5 days		11/20/2007 Email
5	C-Diff cramping	dry mouth, dialated pupils/blurry vision	Was given oral form during recurring C Diff treatment. Took the edge off of horrible cramping. HIGHLY recommend this med to anyone going thru C Diff/IBS if doc says ok. Side effects as you know are the least of your worries during THOSE cramps.	F	44	10 days		11/18/2007
3		I have been retaining water--my feet and ankles are very edematous		F	58	3 months		6/18/2007
3	IBS	Having diarrhea throughout the day, stomach is very bloated, gassy, and gurgles all day long! Help!	I dont get that severe cramping I used to get, but the diarrhea remains. Bummer. I was so hopeful.	F	37	10 days		5/11/2007
5	IBS	No side effects. Maybe a little weight gain.	I love this medicine. I have been on it since 1991 as needed. I have requested that they bury me with a bottle of this just in case I might need it! I have been very satisfied.	F	65	16 years		3/20/2007
4	stomach cramps, diarhea	dry mouth, sleepiness	I have been taking it for 10 or so years.Bentyl stops the cramps and diarhea,and helps with getting rid of water retention in my body. I rarely use it now.	F	50	10 years		1/14/2007
4	Severe flatulence due to malabsorbt	none noticeable, am on many other medications for diverticulitis, acute pancreatitis and major large & small bowel resection	stops flatulence quickly, causes some diarrhoea. I take it when needed.	M	61	28 days		1/1/2007
5	spastic colon, IBS stomach pain	slight sleepy, little blured vision, dry mouth	Wish I had know about it 15 years ago.	F	39	8 weeks		12/27/2006
5	IBS	I first took this drug in college for severe stomach cramping due to IBS. ONE pill stopped the cramping and the symptoms stayed away for years (without being on any medication). I had blurred vision at the time. I take it now as needed (about 14 years after college) and, as far as I know, I have no side effects--other than relief from stomach cramping. If I didn't have this medicine, I'd be at the mercy of panic attacks...no doubt.		F	36	3 months		11/8/2006 Email
5	gut spasm hirschsprungs disease	dry mouth reduced visual accommodation severe absent mindedness more quick tempered than usual	the only thing i've found outside a hospital that helps - been on it for twenty years and they would have been 20 years of agony without it	F	56			10/5/2006
1	IBS	SEVERE drowsiness, moody, dry mouth and eyes, and then I had difficulty breathing along with tingling in my legs and hands.	I was on bentyl for 7 days for IBS, but I think that it actually made me worse!! Not to mention that on the 7th day of taking bentyl, I had a sudden tightness in my chest and I couldn't catch my breath. It was very scary being at home alone with a toddler and to have something like that happen to you!!	F	32	7 days		7/9/2006
2	Abdominal pain	Just a little drossiness shortly after taking but goes away about 30 minutes later when I eat	Seemed to have little or no effect taking four 20MG pills a day	M	57	4 days		3/24/2006
5	Had a bout of spastic colon.	None.	I was on board a Princess Cruise (which I highly recommend!) in the Caribbean and had a spastic colon attack. The ship's doctor, Russell Thomson, was kind, helpful, knowledgeable, extremely professional and gave me some "Merbentyl" (available as dicyclomine hydrochloride, also known as dicycloverine hydrochloride, only in the U.K.) I later found out it was sold in the US under the name Bentyl. This stopped the cramps within 20 minutes, which helped in stopping the rectal bleeding (very dangerous on board ship in the middle of the Gulf) and I felt much better within 24 hours. I had a colonoscopy upon return to the US and was told I had diverticulosis, which could be controlled with a high fiber diet & Bentyl (as needed). I have had absolutely no side effects from taking this 3 times a day for 6 days while on board the ship. I plan on having the U.S. prescription filled so I'll have it handy, just in case. This medication worked wonders for my severe abdominal crampin	M	51	6 days		12/15/2005
1	Follow up From Clonoscopy Pain	Blacked out! Probably from was an overdose, however I only took 2 10mg per day! Would never take again. To me this is a dangerous medication, and I don't know why I would collapse from such a small dose, but had all the signs of a bad reaction/overdose? I felt faint/warm and then fell to the ground.		M	42	10 days		12/11/2005
5	IBS, spastic colon	dry mouth, palpitations	I take it 4 times a day and it has been the only med that helps my IBS, the spasms and the stomach pain, I've tried many others and nothing has helped like bentyl.	F	35	8 years		12/1/2005
1	IBS	Panic attack swelling of the tongue and throat, difficulty swallowing, confusion, dizziness, difficulty breathing, increase in IBS symptoms.	I took this medicine twice, once at night, woke up the next morning with severe diarrhea. Took the second pill in the morning, continued to have severe diarrhea ( this was supposed to stop the diarrhea mind you). Ended up having a sever panic attack about 2 to 3 hours after the second dose, ended up calling 911 and being taken to the ER via ambulance because I couldn't drive myself. Please note that I do suffer from occasional panic attacks, but this one was different. The diarrhea, the swelling of the tongue and throat, and the confusion were all new to me. I'm glad this medicine has worked for others, but I will never take this medicine again.	F	29	2 days		11/28/2005
4	IBS	Dry mouth on days where I have to increase dosage, lathargic even with one dose, slight confusion and slowed speech, very bad short term memory. Occasional diahrea ( I know every bathroom location in the state of Texas ). Some sexual side effects in the area of stamina.	I hate the side effects but the drug controls my spasms and has for near 20 years. I've tried many others but this is the only one that works.	M	34	20 years		10/16/2005
3	IBS, spastic colon, IBD	Memory loss, dizziness	I take Bentyl 4 times a day to prevent painful cramps and it works most of the time but occasionally I still get cramps and diarhea.	F	19	4 days		7/24/2005 Email
1	spasms	Panic attack, heart beating twice as fast, dizzy, nausea... will never take it again.		M	36			6/23/2005
5	Stomach pains, diarrea	Made me a little sleepy	Bentyl is the best medicine for stomach pains and diarrea, i take it regularly when i have these symptoms	F	22	3 months		6/7/2005
4	IBS	Dry mouth, mild ocassional drowsiness	Most effective IBS drug I have ever taken-	M	56	10 years		2/25/2005
5	ischemic colitis, incredible pain	Dryness in nose, mouth, eyes when taking 4 a day	Now only take 1 a day, for last 5 months, helps with pain. Take numerous medications - leave 45 mins between last one and Bentyl then eat 45 minutes later - this works best	F	55	5 months		9/24/2004 Email
4	ibs			F				9/22/2004
3	stomach pain, cramps, diarrhea	Did not experience any side effects at all.		M	35	2 days		7/1/2004
1	IBS	Ok first couple of times taken, then had a panic attack (unrealness, rapid heartbeat). Tried it one more time and had another panic attack. Never again!		F	34	5 days		3/29/2004
3	intestinal spasms, biliary colic	Dry mouth, made me very sleepy, dry eyeballs, vaginal dryness	This drug works and I would recommend to others.	F	29	6 weeks		1/25/2003

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