Bentyl for Irritable Bowel Syndrome User Reviews (Page 5)

Bentyl has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 119 reviews for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Bentyl

Miracle...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 13, 2022

"I have had IBSD my entire life. I lived with it. Then 2 months ago I had some Stomach Surgery and that’s when the fun began. I have dumping syndrome and it is severe. I found bentyl and my doctor prescribed the full dose, 20 mg x 4 a day. It took a week or so to start working and to my surprise it not only helps"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 30, 2021

"Bentyl works ok for me, but not enough for me to take it on a regular basis. I suffer from alternating IBS-C and IBS-D, so it doesn't seem to stop diarrhea or relieve constipation. However, it works pretty good for abdominal cramping. I also have endometriosis that is causing the IBS like symptoms so even though I also have an IBS diagnosis it's not the main issue. That could be part of the reason Bentyl only works on the abdominal cramps for me. Definitely worth a go though as I didn't have any bad side effects."

7 / 10

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Benty...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 17, 2023

"Truly a miracle drug. Was prescribed Bentyl 20mg for severe cramping due to suspected IBS. When taken before a meal, it just about - if not 100% prevents cramping, bloating and runny stool. Bentyl is best used as a PREVENTATIVE measure. Take it on an EMPTY STOMACH at least 1 hour before eating. I promise you, it's MUCH more effective this way. If you wait to take it until after symptoms have started on a full stomach, it will NOT work well."

10 / 10

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chron...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 23, 2022

"I started having bad stomach pains all over my abdomen. Some dull. Some were sharp. I felt my stomach gurgling and spasms and cramping. It got to the point I went to the ER. They gave me bentyl which saved me, it made my life bearable, and after a week of lifestyle changes, my pain was gone. I love bentyl"

9 / 10

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Bentyl
Taken for 2 to 5 years
March 19, 2023

"Have taken for 3 years. Family history of IBS. I take three 20mg tablets per day. I sometimes have slight euphoria when taking one tablet. I also have slight back and neck pain issues. one tablet helps a great deal, for some reason. The only thing I have experienced is dry mouth. I drink a lot of water and coffee, seltzer water, etc., or use sugar-free cough drops Ricola SF. Helps with dry mouth."

9 / 10

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Dawn
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 24, 2019

"Absolutely fabulous! This medicine is a God send! It has gave me my life back. Helps tremendously with boating, gas, pain and anxiety!!!!!"

10 / 10

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DenDe...
August 15, 2014

"Worked perfectly in the diarrhea stage, without causing constipation. Dosage was 10 mg 4 times a day (before meals and one at bedtime)."

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wonde...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
December 31, 2015

"IBS-D for about 10 yrs. bentyl is the only drug that will help for me ! Within 10 mins of taking! Every time!"

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Faith
September 14, 2018

"After my gallbladder removed and still didn't feel better, my doctor diagnosed me IBS and prescribed this medication. Within minutes felt better! This was a life saver!!!"

10 / 10

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Bryen
Taken for less than 1 month
November 8, 2020

"Within 20 minutes of taking Bentyl 10 mg I had blurry vision, dizziness, and depression with suicidal thoughts. Reduced my abdominal pain by about 80% but the side effects were unbearable."

4 / 10

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AMYJ
Taken for less than 1 month
May 9, 2018

"Doctor put me on Bentyl for IBS-C. Within 40 minutes the excruciating pain was gone and I was able to rest. Bentyl is a life saver!"

10 / 10

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Dee...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 7, 2016

"Luv it been on it 2 days now had an attack like an hour ago was in severe pain took one 20 mg worked in 30 min its a life saver for me!"

10 / 10

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Clair...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 4, 2014

"Took away none of the spasms, but I did have all of the side effects; dizzy, tired and headaches."

1 / 10

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Jeane
Taken for less than 1 month
April 20, 2017

"Bentyl has helped with my nervousness and the resulting nervous indigestion. I haven't noticed any side effects."

8 / 10

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black...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 21, 2017

"Best meds ever for IBS with diarrhea."

10 / 10

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Docto...
August 29, 2016

"This has been my savior when an IBS attack hits. I thank goodness for dicyclomine!"

10 / 10

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Happy...
February 27, 2017

"This medication has been huge for me, I don't run to the restroom as often, my pain is way better, the only side effects I have are dry mouth, loss of appetite and blurry vision,"

8 / 10

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fracnes
April 17, 2016

"I took this without ill effect for several years, then suddenly it became a bad migraine trigger, the blurry vision became untolerable, do had to stop."

1 / 10

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Healt...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 9, 2021

"Still have diarrhea a few days after this med! I will be waiting a few more days to see how this goes. No more gas or bloating. But diarrhea like crazy!!"

5 / 10

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Anonymous
June 9, 2011

"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."

8 / 10

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bs1973
April 29, 2011

"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."

7 / 10

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Jenny...
May 30, 2017

"This was one of the first IBS-D medicine I have taken. It worked somewhat, but it made me forget everything. And I mean EVERYTHING."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
January 13, 2011

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

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 18, 2012

"Excellent!"

10 / 10

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looneyL
August 6, 2016

"I have been on this for at least ten years and to this day it still gives me nausea, and dries my mouth out terribly, they wanted me to take up to 4 a day I can barely take one."

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29 Report

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