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How long does it take for bentyl (dicyclomine) to start working once you take it?
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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 as the Peristalsis slows down. Some time it may take a full day to resolve the Diarrhea problem but Cramps will improve,
Answered 7/29/2018
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Mean half: life is about about 2 hrs. It is rapidly absorbed and reaches peak level after oral administration in 60 to 90 minutes
Answered 10/8/2020
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Varies: each individual is different and how it is absorbed makes a difference. Usually it is 20-30 minutes but it could take over an hour. Sometimes you need a blood level of it to work for the intestines so it may take a day or so to be the most effective if taking it 3- 4 times a day
Answered 7/29/2018
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