BENTYL Reviews (DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.3 (178 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BENTYL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BENTYL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | IBS | No side effects | I was diagnosed with IBS in 1991 and have been on Bentyl ever since. I take it only when I need it. Some times, I will take 4 pills daily...then months will pass when I do not need any at all. This has been a God-send for me. | F | 70 | 22 years 10 mg 1X day | 8/4/2012 | 5 | Colon Spasms/IBS | Dry mouth | Bentyl is my miracle pill! I have suffered on and off for over 10 years with stomach problems and back pain. After my last emergency room visit, I was forced to see a GI doctor. She prescribed Bentyl as part of my "cocktail" of meds, and it gave me my life back! I realize it's not for everyone, but it is definitely worth trying! | F | 41 | 3 months 10 3X day | 7/25/2012 | 2 | Crohns/intestinal spasms | Lightheadedness, dizziness, hives/rash, headache, extremely dry mouth, nausea, blurry vision. | Diagnosed with Crohn's 14 yrs ago, and was put on Bentyl then (10 mg though). It didn't help much then but that's been a long time and now the dosage was more, I thought maybe would work this time. I got huge red patches of skin, I'm talking 7 inches long, up to 3 inches wide, and on top of that, it only helped the pain for 1 to 2 hours. It wasn't worth it the first time I took it and it's not worth it now. Like any drug, it works for some not for others. | F | 47 | 2 weeks 20 2X day | 6/27/2012 | 2 | Stomach cramps | This drug made me have severe diarrhea, gas. My stomach became descended and I have egg burps. This is not a good medication for me!!! | F | 33 | 2 days 30mg | 6/16/2012 | 5 | For Rectal Pain/Spasms | Only a little tired at times. But nothing really bad. It does calm me and I feel comforted about that. | I would recommend Bentyl to anyone! For 3 long year I have had rectal pain all day long. It was to the point where I had to get on pain medication. I had to go to the ER one night it got so bad I was crying and in alot of pain. They gave me 40 MG's of Bentyl and I was shocked! The pain subsided. My GI doctor finally gave it to me and I'm trying to adjust the medication so I can live pain free and comfortable. This has been a God send to me! If I have alittle breakthrough discomfort I just take OTC pain meds and I'm fine. I take the Bentyl 1/2 hr before I eat. And the side effects aren't as bad then. Don't suffer anymore....They are worth their weight in gold. | F | 54 | 1 months 20 MG 4X day | 6/14/2012 | 5 | ibs/colitis | Dry mouth, out of body feeling, dizzy. I only feel like this If I take it on an empty stomach. Otherwise, only dry mouth. | F | 33 | 1 months AN | 6/13/2012 | 4 | Irritable bowel syndrome | Dry mouth at times, slight dizziness, "loopy" or "numb" feeling, slight decrease in appetite an hour or two after taking it. | F | 22 | 3 months 20mg 4X day | 5/14/2012 | 1 | Diarrhea, cramping, suspected IBS | Severe constipation, bloating, gas cramping, severe nausea, heart racing, spacey "drugged" feeling, dizziness. This drug was a nightmare for me. I took it only once a day for three days. The first dose was fine, as I took it right before bed. The second dose had me up most of the night with my heart racing and fluttering. I also felt flushed and my skin felt like it was burning up, although my fiancé said I was icy cold. After the third dose, I woke up bloated, severely constipated, gassy and overwhelmingly nauseated. The cramping was so bad I couldn't stand up. That was a Sunday- its now Thursday night and I still feel awful. I'm still gassy, stomach distended several inches, heart flutters and I havent been able to eat much all week. Be very careful with this drug! | F | 28 | 3 days | 3/29/2012 | 4 | IBS symptoms | Drowsier in the afternoons after the second dose of the day. Blocks sweat glands. I don't seem to sweat when I work out, even when its real hot outside. | SO far Bentyl has been great for me. I was getting sick as much as twice a week and now I get sick about once every 3 months and that is typically after eating a lot of junk and lactose. Miracle drug. Definitely worth a shot. | F | 30 | 8 months 10 2X day | 3/17/2012 | 5 | UlcerativeColitis | Sleepy but worrh it! AMEN relief of horrid painful bowel spasms!:) | F | 50 | 6 days 20mg | 3/12/2012 | 5 | IBS | Slight dizziness, tiredness...not to the extreme. I only take as needed. This medication is a god send. I was in so much pain I was unable to eat or stand straight. Controls the unbearable pain and have been able to gain back some of the 30 pounds I lost from bowel attacks. | F | 22 | 3 years 10-20mg | 2/28/2012 | 3 | Stomach cramps, nausea | It dried out my mouth and lungs (which exacerbated asthma). It also caused some drowsiness. | It did help out with the stomach cramps and, to a lesser degree, nausea. However, the fact that it dried out my lungs and made the asthma worse made me not take it again. | M | 49 | 30 days 25 MG. 2X day | 2/27/2012 | 4 | IBS/Gas Cramps | Takes 45 minutes to an hour to work. | M | 21 | 8 months 20 1X AN | 1/4/2012 | 4 | IBS | Dry mouth, occasional dizziness, constipation if I don't keep on top of drinking extra water, especially when taking it 3 times a day instead of just 2. | This med has helped me a lot. Unfortunately, I'm still having pain and gas even on it; the dr. said I might need surgery but I'm skeptical that that's the right thing for this problem. | F | 49 | 50 days 10 mg 3X day | 12/29/2011 | 5 | Severe IBS | Sometimes feel aloof ~ Dry mouth ~ Tired | A Godsend! As a teacher, I can't just run to the bathroom, and this miracle medicine has changed my life. I don't have the fear or panic once associated with severe IBS. The side effects are so worth the comfort Bentyl has given me. | F | 47 | 5 weeks 10mg 3X day | 12/11/2011 | 4 | IBS | Dry mouth, stoned feeling, a feeling of not really being with it, nausea and bladder irritation. | F | 36 | 3 years | 11/28/2011 | 1 | IBS, Overactive colon | Vertigo | This is the only time in my life that I have had vertigo. It was not consistent, but it was absolutely horrible. I would rather wear a diaper than go thru that again.... My doc prescribed hyoscyamine (levsin generic) which said could cause dizziness- but have had no ill effects other that slight dry mouth. | M | 40 | 3 months 10mg 3X day | 10/25/2011 | 5 | IBS | Blurred vision/photophobia, auditory hallucinations/invasive thoughts when taken in conjunction with Trazodone for sleep, slight tremors, occasional muscle twitches. | I know all of that sounds bad but it's honestly nothing compared to what IBS was putting me through. It also has a noticeable anxiolytic effect. | M | 20 | 4 days 20 MG 4X day | 9/29/2011 | 4 | IBS due to Anxiety | Light headedness, Mellow, dry mouth. | I took Bentyl specifically for the IBS but the mellow "high" feeling is a good feeling for me, relief from the anxiety which causes my IBS. Thing is I tend to get adjusted to it. Making it hard to take the right dosage because I constantly adjust it. I'll skip a day to let the Bentyl filter out before taking it again the next day. Specifically on my days off. Hate going through my dosage so fast. | F | 20 | 3 months 20mg 6X day | 9/23/2011 | 4 | IBS | Change in vison, auditory hallucinations, hives, rash, feeling of lightheadedness, drowsiness, fatigue. | Although I do LOVE how Bentyl has helped by horrible stomach cramps, I did develop hives and this had reassured me that I cannot tolerate it. I had tolerated it up until that point because it worked so well. I first began with auditory hallucinations when taking the maximum of 3 a day. I stopped this and began only taking it once a day. I still developed hives and was disappointed I could not use it anymore. | F | 22 | 3 months 10 mg 3X day | 9/13/2011 |