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A member asked:

It says to take bentyl (dicyclomine) 30-60 minutes before meals. does that mean it will not work if you take it anytime during the day & not just before meals?

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Will still work: Since Bentyl (dicyclomine) is an antispasmodic, it is used to "relax" the bowels. In IBS, many events are triggered by food so Bentyl (dicyclomine) is generally taken a little before every meal.

Answered 12/20/2018

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