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 |
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |