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Has anyone taken Bentyl?

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My GI recently prescribed me Bentyl for my cramps. I've been taking vicodin for pain and it's been working great. Has anyone taken Bentyl? How good is it? Any bad side effects?
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i was prescribed it by my family doc but never took it, it i suppose to be good from what i have been told.. my neighbor has diverticulitis and says the bentyl works really well for the spasms/cramping, it relives her within a few minutes
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I was on it a long time ago...but it did work. Like Nika said, it really helped with the cramps and spasms..it helped not to go to the bathroom as much either. Good luck..keep us posted. Dena
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I have been on it forever, it is helpful but when u have a flare it doesn't help much at all. But it is not just for pain, it is also scribed to help keep u regular.
sometimes i get a stoned feeling, i hate that part but when my UC is just a lil irritated it at least makes u feel ok with the pain. Hope this isn't too confusing
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I have taken it and it helped, I didn't like the dizzy way it made me feel or the dry mouth, but it was a help.
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Thank you all. My doc told me to take it only once a day at bedtime. I will try that tonight and let you guys know.
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