Question 1

i have severe ibs. took bentyl (dicyclomine) 4 a few years but it cause severe memory loss. is there another medication that works as well with out memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There's Levsin (hyoscyamine) as a popular option. And although there's no data to support it, i've had good success using Celexa to calm the symptoms down, sometimes quite dramatically.

Question 2

had diarrhea before starting1 pill of bentyl/day for ibs for past 3 days. very queasy, significant loss of appetite. mild abdominal pain, is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Common side effects: Bentyl (dicyclomine) slows down the gut, which is why it can help with diarrhea. But if the gut's too slow, it can cause food to sit in the stomach too long, causing poor appetite and nausea. It also makes it harder for gas and stool to pass, resulting in pain. The dose may need to be lowered, or the drug changed to something else. Often side effects improve with time, but discuss with your doctor.

Question 3

can bentyl (dicyclomine) cause strong urine odor?

Accepted Answer

Bentyl (dicyclomine): Genitourinary side effects may include:  urinary retention &amp; urinary hesitancy,  
These were the only side effects I could find after checking quite a few sites.

Question 4

does dicyclomine cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No.: Bentyl (dicyclomine) decreases intestinal motility and is usually used to treat irritable -bowel syndrome or other motility disorders. Not associated with weight gain  per  se although if less abdominal pain you might eat more and therefore gain weight.

Question 5

if bentyl (dicyclomine) seems to help mysterious upper right pain.. all labs and ultrasound and endoscopy normal.. what would be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Bentyl (dicyclomine): Bentyl (dicyclomine)  is an anti-spasmodic medicine for the intestines. If you notice that Bentyl (dicyclomine) helps your symptoms, this is usually a sign of excessive spasm. Often patients with IBS get some relief with Bentyl (dicyclomine). If your symptoms persist, follow up with your physician or see a gastroenterologist. Good luck.

Question 6

can bentyl cause reflux? can bentyl cause an effect similar to post nasal drip and thicken mucus?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Those would not be common side effects of bentyl (dicyclomine). The most common ones are dry mouth,  drowsiness, constipation, agitation.

Question 7

can dicyclomine cause weight can if it slows down your gut motility, does it slow down your metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Dicyclomine: Yes. dicyclomine does slow gut motility and may cause weight gain.

Question 8

had upper right abdomen pain- all test nml- doc gave bentyl- took about 2 weeks then stopped- pain is gone. whah caused it?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Bentyl (dicyclomine) is an antispasmodic that works typically on the intestinal smooth muscles to reduce contractions. Its helpful in Irritable bowel syndrome. Its very hard to say what your pain was caused by as the colon stomach live and gallbladder can all be a source of referred pain in that area. Keep an eye out for recurrence of symptoms and let your MD know.

Question 9

will dicyclomine work on stomach pain that is caused by anything other than ibs?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it may help for other intestinal diseases which cause bowel spasm.

Question 10

can dicyclomine cause a weak and tingly feeling in your arms and legs? is that a normal, common side effect of the drug?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your Dr.: Extremity weakness and tingling is a side effect of the medication which should be checked by your prescribing doctor. It can indicate a neurological problem that may require the medication to be stopped. Talk to your prescribing Dr to discuss this side effect.

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I have severe ibs. took bentyl (dicyclomine) 4 a few years but it cause severe memory loss. is there another medication that works as well with out memory loss?

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Had diarrhea before starting1 pill of bentyl/day for ibs for past 3 days. very queasy, significant loss of appetite. mild abdominal pain, is this ok?

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Can bentyl (dicyclomine) cause strong urine odor?

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Does dicyclomine cause weight gain?

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If bentyl (dicyclomine) seems to help mysterious upper right pain.. all labs and ultrasound and endoscopy normal.. what would be the cause?

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Can bentyl cause reflux? can bentyl cause an effect similar to post nasal drip and thicken mucus?

A member asked:

Can dicyclomine cause weight can if it slows down your gut motility, does it slow down your metabolism?

A member asked:

Had upper right abdomen pain- all test nml- doc gave bentyl- took about 2 weeks then stopped- pain is gone. whah caused it?

A member asked:

Will dicyclomine work on stomach pain that is caused by anything other than ibs?

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Can dicyclomine cause a weak and tingly feeling in your arms and legs? is that a normal, common side effect of the drug?

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