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Bentyl

Dicyclomine Hydrochloride

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5.7 Effectiveness

4.5 Side Effects

5.6 Holistic Benefits

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is dicyclomine and brand name is Bentyl.

The active ingredient of this medication is dicyclomine hydrochloride.

This medication is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior.
Fast, pounding or uneven heart rate.
Urinating less than usual or not at all.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in patients with the following conditions:
If patient is allergic to dicyclomine.
If there is a blockage in the digestive tract.
In patients with myasthenia gravis.
If there is intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis.
If there is heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure or a heart rhythm disorder.

Drug Interactions:
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Quinidine (Quinaglute, Cardioquin, Quinidex)
Digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin)
Cold or allergy medicines
Narcotic pain medicine
Steroids (prednisone and others)
Phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), mesoridazine (Serentil), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril) and others.
A sedative such as Valium, Xanax, Librium, Tranxene, ProSom, Dalmane, Ativan, Versed, Restoril or Halcion.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Imodium A-D	8.67	5.56	0.85	6
Loperamide Hydrochloride	8.67	6.34	3.16	6
Lomofen	7.2	5.53	1.34	5
Bentyl	5.78	5.52	2.35	9
Mesalazine	1.14	2.77	4.46	7

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Effectiveness of Bentyl by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Diarrhea & Bowel Disorder"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Bentyl, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	5.9%	17.6%	70.6%	5.9%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	12.5%	87.5%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	5.9%	88.2%	0%	5.9%
Confidence	0%	0%	82.4%	17.6%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	5.9%	88.2%	5.9%	0%
Digestion	5.9%	23.5%	47.1%	23.5%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	82.4%	17.6%	0%
Energy	0%	17.6%	70.6%	11.8%	0%
Eyesight	0%	12.5%	87.5%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	6.2%	93.8%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	17.6%	52.9%	11.8%	17.6%
Patience	0%	12.5%	87.5%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	11.8%	82.4%	5.9%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	6.2%	87.5%	6.2%	0%
Sleep	5.9%	11.8%	52.9%	23.5%	5.9%
Stress Level	0%	12.5%	81.2%	6.2%	0%

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Commonly Reported Bentyl Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Constipation	66.7%	8.3%	16.7%	8.3%	0%
Dehydration / Thirst	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Dizziness	75%	18.8%	0%	6.2%	0%
Fatigue	62.5%	18.8%	12.5%	0%	6.2%
Gas	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Headache	87.5%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	0%
Nausea	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Bentyl Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Bloating	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Burning During Urination	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	81.8%	0%	18.2%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	73.3%	6.7%	6.7%	6.7%	6.7%
Heartburn	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	91.7%	0%	0%	8.3%	0%
Reduced Libido	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sweating	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Bentyl

Since taking Bentyl Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

5.6%

Hospitalization

11.1%

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User Comments about Bentyl

17 Jul 2011	helps a lot with cramping —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Apr 2011	barely helped me. I had irritable bowel syndrome and I was able to keep the food down most of the time but I had alot of stomach pains —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
06 Apr 2011	I have been taking Bentyl for a few years now, and I only take it when I have symptoms. Sometimes twice a month, sometimes I skip months.. It works miracles with stomach pain, which is why I take it, but I do get a lot of the side effects. I thought I was the only one! I'm glad to see a strong 10% of people seem to get the same thing. Blurred vision, memory problems, equilibrium is slightly bad, slurred speech, dry mouth and very drowsy. If I have to take it more than once in a day or two the symptoms aren't nearly as strong. But go off of it for a couple months and take it again, and hello symptoms! Anyone else ever feel any of this? —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
18 Jul 2010	Even though the medication is slightly painful it is nothing compared to the pain I was feeling in my stomach and this medication just relieved all of that pain and it just felt amazing, the cramping in my stomach was just gone. No side effects from this medication or anything. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 May 2010	This medication relieved my stomach cramps and I had no side effects whatsoever, overall I have no complaints about this medication. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use