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Well, I hope this gets posted. Lately I have noticed that after I post, my posts just disappear! Frustrating after spending time to reply,etc.

Anyway, I was put on bentyl about 3 weeks ago. Bentyl is a commonly prescribed anti-spasmodic to slow down the gut and stop the colon spasms. It was working (a little). It made me super-drowsy and caused dizziness and dry eyes/skin. I had to go back to my doc when I started breaking out in major hives at the end of the day (build up of the meds.). I was allergic to bentyl (I guess it is common to have allergies to this, as I do not have any other allergies). I was put on hyoscyamine which is often called Levbid. It actually works much better- it keep my tummy more stable, no break-outs, etc., and I only have to take it 2X a day (delayed release).

But, I am sure that others have been successful on this...that is just my take. I would say that if you experience too much dizziness, etc., to try hyoscamine instead b/c it is so much better (for me at least) in that department.

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*Janice*

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