What does it do?
This product is primarily used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. It works by relieving smooth muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Bentyl is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Irritable Bowel | 94% |
| Muscle Spasms | 16% |
| Colon Polyps | 3% |
General Information:
- 6.8
- Bentyl Average Satisfaction Score
- 78% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Bentyl.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 2,600 users taking Bentyl (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Bentyl (Dicyclomine)
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I been taking Dicyclomine 10mg 4 x days for 7 months now. It totally changed my life no more cramps or sever diarrhea and stomach spasms. I'm able to sleep and function normally now. It took my team of doctors 5 years to figure out what was going on with my stomach and intestines.
- 45 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-12-18 17:25:35
I don't take Dicyclomine (Bentyl) & Xanax together. I only take Bentyl when I have bad stomach cramps; usually after I eat too much. I have not noticed getting groggy or sleepy after I take it. I take it for IBS w/constipation. Bentyl is the only thing I've found to ease the stomach pains.
- 57 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-03-22 16:13:32
I was prescribed Bentyl but Medicaid required the substitution of Dicyclomine for severe stomach cramps. I've been on it for a year and my cramps have only wordened. I'm looking for any kind of relief as I am now taking mega doses of Ibuprofen.
- 53 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-03-29 19:28:19
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