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Posted 8/6/2015 7:35 AM (GMT 0)
The cramping and pain from the gas is really bad and very consistent so they just started me on bentyl which is an anti spasm drug. Hoping this works, this can alleviate a big part of how I've been feeling. Does this take a week or two to kick in or should it start working immediately? Any good experiences with this pill?
Posted 8/6/2015 7:56 AM (GMT 0)
The first time I tried bentyl was in the hospital and I thought it was magical. Worked for me within the hour. Unfortunately, (for me) its efficacy was greatly diminished over time. Now when I take one....nothing.

btw, I had more than one GI tell me that long term bentyl use weakens the colon so you can't go crazy on it.

I really think you should ask for Tramadol. I thought it worked better than morphine to reduce pain. It lasted longer and didn't make me feel like I was drifting into outer space.
Posted 8/6/2015 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Bentyl works great for me and within an hour as well. I hardly ever take it anymore but it definitely helps my spasms. At my worst I was taking 20mg's every 6 hours.
Posted 8/6/2015 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Helps with pain but bad for you.
Posted 8/6/2015 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
I take it with my daily dose of Lialda every morning. My prescription is 4 a day, but I only take 2. Seems to help fairly well with any cramping and or gas I might have.
Posted 8/7/2015 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Dikid....How is it bad?

Yes, it helps a LOT. I've used Bentylol for over 26 years.
My worst I've used it 20mg every 4 - 6 hours.

It's a smooth muscle relaxant....it can relax your vision as well as make you tired. If I'm busy, it doesn't do that...but if I'm relaxed, it'll help me sleep.

What dosage are you on You-See?


Keep us posted.
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Posted 8/7/2015 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
I was given it when i was hospitalized and when i was transferred to a new hospital the GI there was very upset that I was on it
its possiblly due to the fact that i had c. diff as well as my flare
it beleive that it slows the GI tract but not so sure
but my sister is a nurse and she was shocked they were giving it to me
Posted 8/7/2015 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
Actually not sure what dose. I'm still in the hospital and they give it to me twice a day. I think it's been working, either that or the steroids has reduced the cramping/pain, hard to say because I'm on a lot of different drugs.
Posted 8/7/2015 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
I am kind of surprised they are giving you bentyl. I begged for it last hospital stay and they would not give it to me. If I remember correctly (and I could be wrong about this) the reason why you are not supposed to take it long term or during a bad flare is because it weakens the lining of the colon and also slows down bowel movements.

You should be fine with it short term. I think this is one of those things like imodium that some GIs allow it and some don't.
Posted 8/8/2015 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
I have a ton of bentyl here. I was taking it multiple times a day when I was flaring. it does absolutely nothing for me unfortunately.
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