Bentyl and Gas: What Users Say

• Mic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 18, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I've been on Bentyl for 3 1/2 years, and my IBS is so much better when I take my pill. Initially, I had severe dry mouth that lasted for about 3 months, but I no longer have that side effect. I take a pill one hour before I eat, and I can pretty much eat without worrying about a flare-up. If I eat a meal or snack with little or no fiber, my stomach gurgles and I get gas, but no diarrhea."

• Arl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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 a 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!"

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

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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 160 lb. 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?"

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2021

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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!"

• Den...
• March 25, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I feel 100% better since taking Bentyl. Before, I had stomach cramps, gas, and gas pain. This works great! Thank you."

• Den...
• March 25, 2011

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I feel 100% better since taking Bentyl. Before, I had stomach cramps, gas, and gas pain. This works great! Thank you."