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Can bentyl (dicyclomine) slow down gut motility?

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That's what it does: Bentyl (dicyclomine) decreases muscle contraction in the gut, so yes it could slow down your motility. If you are constipated, you should probably stop taking it.

Answered 7/28/2019

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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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