User Reviews for Bentyl

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8.4/10 Average Rating

22 Ratings with 18 User Reviews

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Reviews for Bentyl to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Review by Trudi1954: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Once or twice a year I have a severe intestinal attack. I've decided I can't eat green vegetables if they aren't cooked thoroughly, and chlorophyl seems to be the problem. The pain is so intense, I have to take pain medication and lay down. It takes my system at least a week to fully recover. After two weeks of a recent bout, I was prescribed Bentyl. It works! But I swear my IQ drops 30 points. That's the trade off. Bently relaxes the stomach and the brain!

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April 11, 2013 10:18 PM
Review by AndieGirl:

I had stomach problems from the age of 14 and up. And naturally with how young I am and being so prone to ovarian cysts, my bloating up (looking 4 months pregnant at 110 pounds) and consistent stomach pains, they would always just assume it was a new cyst and give me pain medicine, even after being on TWO birth controls at once. When my doctor finally started to realize how frequently I was in so much pain that I'd just cry nonstop and the bloating would happen so often, he prescribed me Bentyl. I have to redo a endoscopy next month due to the last one not really working, but I can already tell a difference. I just don't like how goofy I can be and how overly excited I get. Other than that, I haven't had this kind of relief in years!

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March 21, 2013 1:56 AM
Review by Tammy502 (taken for less than 1 month): User Rating:  
   
10

I always had a stomach like a goat nothing bothered it then at 47. I had to go to ER they gave me Bentyl and it helped. I had another attack and screamed in pain my husband reminded me of the Bentyl and I took a drink of the liquid and pain stopped right then. This is a wonderful medication...I can function. I get a little loopy but no pain. I was diagnosed with IBS-C.

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February 16, 2013 6:01 PM
Review by tummytales (taken for less than 1 month): User Rating:  
   
1.0

Unfortunately, I have not had a good experience with Bentyl. I've had severely blurred vision after just 3 days of taking 10mg 3 x's per day along with extreme bloating. I have been extremely uncomfortable and stopped taking the medicine. Hopefully there is something else available to help my symptoms.

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February 10, 2013 10:41 PM
Review by Riyac3po: User Rating:  
   
10

I take Bentyl for irritable bowel syndrome flare ups and it does work for me. I would suggest taking it at night before bed or make sure your home because it can cause drowsiness and dizziness and dry mouth. This is an anti spasmodic. Also known as a muscle relaxer. So be careful when taking this. It really does work wonders.

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January 30, 2013 1:57 AM
Review by Ghostpsalms: User Rating:  
   
8.0

When I first started taking Bentyl it worked very well. Aside from the side effects of being drowzy & light headed it did the job it was meant to. However, over the past year problems started to occur more frequently, thus stressing me out & making the cycle continue. I would up the dose but side effects worsen. Overall it takes off the edge. I give it a 7.

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January 18, 2013 12:16 AM
Review by Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month): User Rating:  
   
8.0

I was prescribed Bentyl for vomiting and having diarrhea. I had been having severe cramping and was having sporadic severe cramping during this bout of illness. I have learned more about this medication reading the comments here that I learned reading the "literature" on it (thank you all). Based on what I have learned, this medication may be something I will want to continue in an as needed basis. It helps urgency as well as constipation (I have MS,so these are very important) gas, and even my menstrual cramping! Not a cure, but a great help!

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December 15, 2012 12:45 AM
Review by Anonymous (taken for 6 months to 1 year): User Rating:  
   
10

Excellent!

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June 18, 2012 3:53 PM
Review by 38yoMale: User Rating:  
   
1.0

Just started taking it and it really hasn't helped much at all. One nasty side effect I'm having is that every time I take a pill I have a fever spike that runs up to around 101 and my vision is blurred. I have no idea why it's doing this to me.

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January 8, 2012 3:12 PM
Review by realsis: User Rating:  
   
9.0

I've been suffering for two weeks before I got perscribed Bentyl. Bentyl has helped greatly and helped with the urgency I was feeling. I don't like the drowsy feeling it leaves but I suppose I'd rather have the tiredness than the constant problem of "going". Bentyl has been a good medicine for me. I recommend it to others who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or other problems!

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August 4, 2011 10:45 PM
Review by zengurl72: User Rating:  
   
8.0

After being diagnosed with iriitable bowel syndrome with constipation, I was started on Bentyl 20mg up to 4 times a day. At first I was not happy with the tiredness so I only took twice daily, but now I take it 3-4 times a day as needed. Although it doesn't eliminate all of the cramping and gas pains, it does make a huge difference.

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July 12, 2011 5:46 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
8.0

I have irritable bowel syndrome and Bentyl seems to calm my stomach down but does make me a lillte sleepy. Taking 10mg 3 to 4 times a day.

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June 9, 2011 12:50 PM
Review by bs1973: User Rating:  
   
7.0

Overall, the Bentyl works really good but at times, the spasms get to be to much that I take a prescription pain pill along with the Bentyl. Works great.

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April 29, 2011 1:11 AM
Review by Denney: User Rating:  
   
10

I feel 100% better since taking Bentyl. Before I had stomach cramps, gas and gas pain. This works great! Thank You

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March 25, 2011 10:23 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
9.0

I have had stomach issues since I was a kid. I was recently prescribed Bentyl up to 4 times a day. It works great, calms my stomach and digestive system down like nothing else I have tried over the counter in the stores has. It can make me a little fuzzy headed or tired on occasion but it doesn't happen every time. I will take that small side effect over my stomach problems any day. I highly recommend it.

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January 24, 2011 12:30 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Doesn't stop the spasms completely but does make a big difference. Does make me sleepy.

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January 13, 2011 10:08 AM
Review by batren: User Rating:  
   
10

I find since taking Bentyl 10mg twice a day, I have a very salty taste in my mouth and I salivate more. Even though a side effect is dry mouth.

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April 20, 2010 1:23 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Bentyl has made a world of a difference to me. I no longer have quick spasms where I have to run to the bathroom. I can finally live my life without worrying if I will be able to make it to the bathroom or not. Of course, not all of my symptoms are completely gone but I don't think that is possible with IBS.

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March 2, 2010 10:53 PM

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