Bentyl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)
Bentyl has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 132 reviews on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Bentyl
- Pizza...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 2, 2021
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
- miserot
- July 12, 2010
"I was prescribed this medicine for diarrhea associated with a bad case of Giardia I picked up. It not only gave my bowels a rest but eased the cramping and dulled the pain. I found it an excellent sleep enhancer as well, which is about all you want to do when in the midst of a cramping bowel attack."
- Miracle...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2022
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 30, 2021
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
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- Benty...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 17, 2023
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
- chron...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 23, 2022
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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"
- Bentyl
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 19, 2023
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
- Dawn
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 24, 2019
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Absolutely fabulous! This medicine is a God send! It has gave me my life back. Helps tremendously with boating, gas, pain and anxiety!!!!!"
- DenDe...
- August 15, 2014
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Worked perfectly in the diarrhea stage, without causing constipation. Dosage was 10 mg 4 times a day (before meals and one at bedtime)."
- wonde...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 31, 2015
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "IBS-D for about 10 yrs. bentyl is the only drug that will help for me ! Within 10 mins of taking! Every time!"
- Faith
- September 14, 2018
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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!!!"
- Bryen
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 8, 2020
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
- AMYJ
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 9, 2018
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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!"
- Dee...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 7, 2016
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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!"
- Clair...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2014
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Took away none of the spasms, but I did have all of the side effects; dizzy, tired and headaches."
- Jeane
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 20, 2017
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Bentyl has helped with my nervousness and the resulting nervous indigestion. I haven't noticed any side effects."
- black...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 21, 2017
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Best meds ever for IBS with diarrhea."
- Docto...
- August 29, 2016
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This has been my savior when an IBS attack hits. I thank goodness for dicyclomine!"
- Happy...
- February 27, 2017
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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,"
- fracnes
- April 17, 2016
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
- Healt...
- 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!!"
- bs1973
- April 29, 2011
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
- Anonymous
- June 9, 2011
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
- Jenny...
- May 30, 2017
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."
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For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "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."