My Dr. prescribed this a few days ago for my stomach cramps, excessive gas and bloating along with my long hisotry of chronic constipation labled slow mobility, IBS with constipation, and without any known cause. (Idiopathic). Does this medication act as a laxative because of the relaxing elements of this drug to the colon?
How does Dicyclomine 10mg affect constipation?
Question posted by lindsay11 on 19 July 2010
Last updated on 25 September 2019
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Suzyque108
25 Sep 2019
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26 Sep 2019
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19 July 2010
Hi Linday11, I take Bentyl(Dicyclomine) 10mg I have ulcerative colitis. No it does not act as a laxative. I take it for my stomach cramps too. It will not give you diarea, ok.
When I had bad constipation the doctor gave me a stool softner... dulcasate sodium covered by insurance. I take a Fiber supplement now and dont need the extra stool softner. Hope you feel better.
lindsay11
19 July 2010
Thanks for your comment, I was hoping the drug would act as a laxative; I will try it. Hope it doesn't make me dizzy or nausea. Judy
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19 July 2010
Very good answer my friend
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19 July 2010
Bentyl can cause drowsiness and dizziness. It causes me some drowsiness.
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19 July 2010
Dicyclomine is used to treat intestinal hypermotility, the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (also known as spastic colon). It relieves muscle spasms and cramping in the gastrointestinal tract by blocking the activity of acetylcholine on cholinergic (or muscarinic) receptors on the surface of muscle cells. It is a smooth muscle relaxant.
Category: Gastrointestinal Agents / Functional Bowel Disorder Agents / Anticholinergics/Antispasmodics
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed. max is 60 to 90 min (oral).
I hope the information provided helps you ... from a caring individual
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- Dicyclomine uses and safety info
- Dicyclomine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Dicyclomine (detailed)
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