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Is it bad to take expired bentyl
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scott Krameranswered
Gynecology 38 years experience
Birth Control Pills: The inside lining of your uterus grows in response to female hormones, and sloughs during a period releasing prostaglandin hormones. They make your mu... Read More
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Many options: There are multiple options. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Same: Bentyl is the trade name for dicyclomine.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
No limit: It can be taken indefinitely if the problem warrants it use.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Agree w Dr. Krauser: Dicyclomine(Bentyl) Is an anticholinergic antispasmodic medication. It reduces smooth muscle spasm in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. This is ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Perry Milmananswered
50 years experience
Too much: The standard dose for Bentyl (dicyclomine) would be 10-20 mg 3-4 times a day, making a maximum dose of 80 mg. A dose of 200 mg would be excessive.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 19 years experience
Not too long: Bentyl (dicyclomine) is a medication that is rapidly and well absorbed. The medication usually peaks at about 60-90 minutes and this is when most effi... Read More
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2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nayana Trivedianswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
30 to 60 minutes: If you took Bentyl (dicyclomine) for Abdominal Pain/Cramps and Frequent Diarrhea it will help the Cramps first. And slowly your diarrhea will improve ... Read More
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3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Dooreckanswered
Gastroenterology 25 years experience
Pain: Depending on response and triggers of the pain. Discuss with your gastroenterologist or physician that is prescribing the medication.
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bryant Caryanswered
Pharmacology 10 years experience
Yes: Yes, those two medications are okay to take together.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Yes, you can: There is no drug interaction between these drugs.
If concerned talk to the prescribing physician.
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4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Yes: One is a Beta Blocker and the other is an anti-spasmodic drug. They are not contraindicated to take together.
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3.9k viewsReviewed Jun 18, 2022
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