Bentyl

Bentyl USES: Dicyclomine is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (an intestine problem). Do not take dicyclomine for sour stomach, stomach ache due to gas or any problem other than the one for which it was prescribed.

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Bentyl Uses Dicyclomine is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (an intestine problem). Do not take dicyclomine for sour stomach, stomach ache due to gas or any problem other than the one for which it was prescribed. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos Bentyl Bentyl (dicyclomine) 20 mg BENTYL 10MG/5ML SYRUP How To Use Take this medication 30 minutes before meals. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not increase the dose or take it more frequently without consulting your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Side Effects This medication may cause stomach ache, flushing, problems sleeping, headache, blurred vision, drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, dry eyes, or thirst. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop confusion, tremors, irregular pulse, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, rash, or difficulty in urinating. This medication reduces sweating and may lead to heat stroke in hot weather. Avoid strenuous activity in hot weather. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of glaucoma, all stomach and intestinal problems, prostate trouble, problems urinating, blood pressure problems, of contact lens wear, of any allergies and of heart, lung, kidney or liver diseases. Use caution when driving or performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication makes you drowsy or affects your vision. Dicyclomine can increase the risk of heatstroke. Avoid being outside on hot days as much as possible and avoid unusually warm places such as steam rooms, saunas and very hot baths. If you wear contact lenses, you may need to use eye lubricating solutions if this medication dries your eyes. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. Dicyclomine may be excreted into breast milk. The manufacturer of this drug states that breast-feeding should not be undertaken while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If almost time for next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine, promethazine). Antacids should not be taken at the same time as dicyclomine. Take dicyclomine one hour before or two hours after antacids. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 61 Time Taken: 28 days Reason: Severe flatulence due to malabsorbt Date: 1 January 2007 Side Effects none noticeable, am on many other medications for diverticulitis, acute pancreatitis and major large & small bowel resection Additional Thoughts stops flatulence quickly, causes some diarrhoea. I take it when needed. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 50 Time Taken: 10 years Reason: stomach cramps, diarhea Date: 14 January 2007 Side Effects dry mouth, sleepiness Additional Thoughts I have been taking it for 10 or so years.Bentyl stops the cramps and diarhea,and helps with getting rid of water retention in my body. I rarely use it now. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 65 Time Taken: 16 years Reason: IBS Date: 20 March 2007 Side Effects No side effects. Maybe a little weight gain. Additional Thoughts I love this medicine. I have been on it since 1991 as needed. I have requested that they bury me with a bottle of this just in case I might need it! I have been very satisfied. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 37 Time Taken: 10 days Reason: IBS Date: 11 May 2007 Side Effects Having diarrhea throughout the day, stomach is very bloated, gassy, and gurgles all day long! Help! Additional Thoughts I dont get that severe cramping I used to get, but the diarrhea remains. Bummer. I was so hopeful. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 58 Time Taken: 3 months Reason: Date: 18 June 2007 Side Effects I have been retaining water--my feet and ankles are very edematous Additional Thoughts

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