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If you were diagnosed with gastroparesis, and now sibo would you take bentyl (dicyclomine)? too me it makes no sense why slow stomach down more, why would dr presc.

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Dr. David Houghton answered

Good point: You're right. Bentyl (dicyclomine) reduces cramps by slowing contractions. Generally should be avoided in gastroparesis or other conditions in which slow gut is a problem.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 4/26/2020

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A member asked:

If you were diagnosed with gastroparesis, and now sibo would you take bentyl (dicyclomine)? too me it makes no sense why slow stomach down more, why would dr presc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Houghton answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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