Bentyl for Irritable Bowel Syndrome User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ghost...
• January 18, 2013

"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."

• realsis
• August 4, 2011

"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!"

• Tippi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 30, 2023

"Ah, Bentyl. I have mixed feelings about it. Since being hospitalized for 4 days because of an intestinal blockage that caused an infection, non-stop diarrea and vomiting with symptoms of sepsis, this has been a life saver. Literally. I take 20 mg, sometimes I'll cut it in half and take 10mg in the morning and the other before bed. Always 30 min before a meal. Has it decreased my anxiety before eating out? Heck yea. Has my IBS been a little more under control than before? Absolutely. Let's talk side effects. Yes, I may giggle or cry out of nowhere. Sometimes I can feel disoriented or confused especially once it kicks in, and for the following hour or two. Hot flashes, don't recommend taking Bentyl if you plan to be under the sun all day, yea, you will feel like you're dehydrated. It depends on how much I've eaten the day before or if I decided to have caffeine before taking it (bad idea). Tachycardia sometimes, but that all gets blocked out by no more diarrhea or running to a bathroom."

• Arleeda
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2018

"I had had early morning diarrhea (no pain or discomfort) for about six months. MD recommended colonoscopy, which produced a diagnosis of microcolitis. I had already treated this with daily Imodium and was doing okay. After the colonoscopy I had horrible gas pains whenever I engaged in aerobic exercise and sometimes just eating would instigate them. I was given pepto-bismol 4X a day--stopped diarrhea, but not gas pains. Only heat pad or hot bath would do that. Then I was given dicyclomine and after a week the pain subsided. I still feel a knot of gas in LLQ, but it no longer hurts!"

• Dange...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2023

"I took 20 mg on the first day and 10 mg the next day, and it was too much. I felt like I was on a drug that was cranking up my nervous system. Bentyl caused me serious side effects: anxiety, pain in the lower abdomen, congestion in my nose like I had allergies, and cognitive impairment in the form of forgetfulness. Never again. This drug is not for me."

• EMB
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2018

"I took them for a week. They did not help at all. I have severe constipation, bloating, or stomach pain; worsening of diarrhea or other irritable bowel symptoms. I stopped taking them tonight. Ask the M.D. to prescribe another medication. The pain I feel right now, is excruciating."

• 38yoM...
• January 8, 2012

"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. "

• Pam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2022

"I’ve had stomach issues for years. Had all the testing, camera down the throat to stomach and colonoscopy. I was good. Nothing wrong. So I changed my diet and started juicing. All organic and celery juice every morning before anything. And gluten free eating too. Still sometimes I would get the stomach aches. Dr. gave me the Bentyl and it has stopped the pain. As long as I took the pill before the stomach ache got too bad. It has been a life changing pill. Eating clean definitely has changed my life too. Now my entire family eats this way. Had a blood plaque test with my regular blood test, I have 0 percent plaque. I had no side effects from this drug. Please give it a try if you are having issues. Good luck."

• C-Diff...
• August 14, 2021

"My pain started in February 2021. After many E.R. visits, I was referred to a Gastro Specialist who ordered many tests including a stool sample which concluded I had C-Diff. Even after antibiotics, I was still having severe pain- just slightly different. It felt like someone was squeezing something inside me. I'd get spots of burning pain as well as double-me-over/can't move pain. I was prescribed Bentyl & it has been my savior. If I wake in the middle if night from severe pain, I reach for my Bentyl & within 10-20 minutes the pain is relieved enough to go back to sleep. It doesn't take it away completely, however takes the pain from an excruciating 10 to a tolerable 2 very quickly."

• no re...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2022

"I have tried so many medications to find relief from IBS-D, and I am still suffering. Bentyl gave me No relief, and actually increased my diarrhea!! I could have dealt with the side effects, if I had gotten relief from the diarrhea. I can't say that I blame the medication, it's just that I haven't found relief with any product to date. I'll keep searching!!"

• Ddddd...
• February 12, 2017

"Been on meds 48 hours and still have pain. It controls spasms a little but my heartburn is out of control. Librax took care of all my symptoms but doc switched me to benzyl BC librax is addictive. I can't believe I'm back to severe pain. What meds works like librax? Exhausted from severe pain."

• Josh
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 25, 2022

"Double edged sword for me. I take it for Crohn's disease If I start cramping up and take Bentyl it does typically help with bowel spasms fairly well. On the flip side of that, it tends to make me a bit drowsy and kind of lethargic and occasionally causes panic attacks and anxiety that last for a few hours. Kinda have to weigh the risks with rewards though."

• momof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2022

"I found out in April that my rheumatoid factor was 48 and that set the ball in motion. I have other disorders..most likely they are all autoimmune diseases. I used to weigh almost 300 pounds but I worked hard after my back surgery and I got to a happy 160lb. Now, whatever is going on with my bowels causes constant diarrhea tons of gas and severe abdominal pain. I just started bentyl yesterday and my diarrhea is 100 times worse...why and will this go away as my body adjusts?"

• Katah...
• October 31, 2015

"I do take Bentyl on occasion for IBS but wondering if anyone with the Eustachian Tube problem is seeing any relief with Bentyl. My ears are driving me crazy. I did have a huge weight loss several years ago and my NET seems to think this created my ear problem. Weight gain seems to be my only option at this point but I am comfortable at my current weight. Anybody else having the echo/roaring problem???"

• Karen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2023

"I went to the ER on Easter with severe abdominal pain. Had a UTI and severe constipation. They said everything checked out okay. No hernias etc. Was given this med and within an hour of taking it my muscles became so rigid I felt like I was being paralyzed. All I could think to do is lay down and let that medicine get out of me. Very scary. I will never touch this medicine again."

• Knd
• November 22, 2016

"I just started taking this medicine today because every other medicine I've been on hasn't worked and I've been so sick with stomach pains and running to the bathroom. My doctor said to take 1 or 2. I took 2 at lunch does that mean I should take 2 at dinner as well? I can't take the stomach pains anymore. Do you guys think this will help? Thanks"

• connie
• March 30, 2017

"I have been taking bentyl for a month ..what a god send I take 10 mg two times daily. I have had no issues it stopped the cramps, stools are still irregular sometimes diarrhea I am new to IBS...going to talk to my Dr about what trigger foods cause it start"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2017

"I went to the E.R. with a severe case of food poisoning, after hours of fluids, IVs, various drugs, they were able to get it to stop. I filled my prescription for bentyl the next day, 20mg two times a day. After about 45 minutes I started getting bad cramps and the worse diarrhea ever. I do not recommend this to anyone."

• baker...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2023

"So I took just one dose and spent the entire night afterwards hearing someone in my house that wasn't there. I could not sleep. I heard footsteps, heard my doors open and close. Of course, they were not, I clearly was hallucinating. Never had this before, except on Bentyl and when my doctor tried me on Singulair. Prior to those medications (I was not taking them at the same time; it was years apart), I never had a mental health issue or hallucinations. Never again. Granted, I'm sensitive to a lot of medication, either having rare reactions or allergic reactions often."

• Mohawks
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

"I went into the ER for food poisoning. The doctor gave me Bentyl in my IV and I was released a few hours later. I took another a Bentyl which the doctor told me to do. Then 8 hours later another one. I had debilitating anxiety and panic attacks for 3 weeks after taking this medicine. This medicine made me feel out of body. Never would recommend it."

• Asb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2023

"I have used many medications to manage my IBS from Bentyl to Donnatal. The Donnatal worked best for me but they don't really make it anymore and it's $700+ for a months script. After ending up in the Urgent Care for stomach issues related to my IBS the doctor prescribed Bentyl 10mg Q.I.D. At first I thought it wouldn't work as Donnatal has always been my go to. However I was pleasantly surprised; Bentyl really works for me and its very cheap. I don't get any side effects except extremely slight drowsiness. Id recommendation Bentyl to anyone with IBS. It really does work, and I really thought it wasn't as good as the Donnatal - Bentyl is cheap, works just as well and is easily available."

• Nagy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 15, 2022

"I took bentyl for IBS for years it was the best medicine for me. In 2018 it was discontinued in Canada they have the genetic but it's not the same I'm so upset . I wish I could order online from US I think you need prescription."

• Jenn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 4, 2021

"This medication is a literal life saver for my Crohn's. The side effects may be irritating to put up with, but I rather the occasional drowsiness have frequent stomach pain/nausea or inconsistent bowel movements. It helps me to actually go to the bathroom even though my GI Doctor warned me that some people experience constipation. This medication has saved me from being inconsistent with work and school..I don't have have worry about any discomfort while out and about."

• john
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2021

"This medication didn’t really work for me for MY IBS at all really, and actually made me feel intoxicated. not horrible but it would make it really hard for me to drive. Make sure you know how you react to this before taking it and going out, hope it works for you."

• Pizza...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2021

"I was prescribed this after gastric sleeve surgery for stomach cramps that I was told would happen. It's been a lifesaver. The first month I took it religiously as prescribed because the pain was the worst. Now I take it as needed (per my Dr) and it helps so much even with an upset stomach. It does me a little tired but not enough to make me wanna go to sleep for hours. I keep it with me at all times in case my stomach acts up."