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 |
| 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 day | 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 day | 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 day | 6/26/2010 | 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 day | 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 day | 5/31/2010 | 5 | abdominal and stomach cramps | M | 40 | 1 days 20 1X day | 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 day | 3/22/2010 | 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 |