Has anyone tried this medication? My GP prescribed it to me today as an "experiment". I did some research and it seems to work for IBS - which isn't a problem for me. He wants to see if this will relax my anal tension. It isn't too bad recently. It varies from a 0-2 throughout the day.
This blurb below concerns me as I do Bikram yoga 2-3 times a week. That is yoga in room with a temp of 105 and 40% humidity for 90 minutes.
This medication may make you sweat less which can increase your risk for heat stroke, a very serious condition. Avoid activities that might cause you to overheat (such as doing strenuous work/exercise in hot weather, using hot tubs).
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drugreview-5 ... ilter=-500
Thanks in advance!
Bentyl ( Dicyclomine )
Bentyl ( Dicyclomine )
Age: 42| Onset Age:37 | Symptoms: Levator tension (generally increases thru out the day). Originally had perineum/anal pain that radiated down my upper hamstrings. Currently 11-12 - anal tension is minimal and radiating pain is gone. Prostate or rectal discomfort. | Helped By: Hot baths, low dose Xanax, light exercise, and bikram yoga. | Worsened By: standing in place (varies), sitting on a hard surfaces & soft surfaces at times, and stress / anxiety.
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Re: Bentyl ( Dicyclomine )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicycloverine
Dicyclomine is also known as dicycloverine.
Brand names: Byclomine, Bentyl, Dibent, Di-Spaz, Dilomine, Merbentyl, Kolanticon, Bentylol, Formulex, Lomine, Spasmo proxyvon and Spasmo plus.
Dicyclomine is also known as dicycloverine.
Brand names: Byclomine, Bentyl, Dibent, Di-Spaz, Dilomine, Merbentyl, Kolanticon, Bentylol, Formulex, Lomine, Spasmo proxyvon and Spasmo plus.
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Re: Bentyl ( Dicyclomine )
I have taken Levsin which is more or less the same type of medication (anticholinergic) but it works faster. It did not really work for my rectal tension but its worth a shot. It does quiet the GI tract but also can work to quiet the pelvic floor. I only took it once because it made my urinary retention worse, but I have a weak bladder to begin with. Tricyclic antidepressants also have some anticholinergic properties. Let us know if you have any luck.
Age: 31. Onset Age: 30. Symptoms: Severe rectal pain and voiding dysfunction, pelvic pain, urinary urgency and retention, low back pain. Symptoms started after a cervical spinal cord injury but have progressively worsened over time. I believe that some of my symptoms are not entirely from nerve damage but a result of chronic tensing/stress from my injury. Meds Gabapentin 1200mg, Flomax, Valium, Effexor, Oxycodone, Baclofen (just starting), laxitives.
Re: Bentyl ( Dicyclomine )
I didn't fill it yet, but I spoke to the pharmacist. She said no issues with my hot yoga. Yeah, easy for her to say... 
I will give ya'll an update in a couple of weeks.
I will give ya'll an update in a couple of weeks.
Age: 42| Onset Age:37 | Symptoms: Levator tension (generally increases thru out the day). Originally had perineum/anal pain that radiated down my upper hamstrings. Currently 11-12 - anal tension is minimal and radiating pain is gone. Prostate or rectal discomfort. | Helped By: Hot baths, low dose Xanax, light exercise, and bikram yoga. | Worsened By: standing in place (varies), sitting on a hard surfaces & soft surfaces at times, and stress / anxiety.
Re: Bentyl ( Dicyclomine )
Update - I have been taking this for a few weeks now. I am not the most consistent with it but overall it seems to help me relax my pelvic area. I notice my clenching is reduced for a few hours and it lifts my mood a little bit as well.
I will keep it up and check back in a few more weeks.
I will keep it up and check back in a few more weeks.
Age: 42| Onset Age:37 | Symptoms: Levator tension (generally increases thru out the day). Originally had perineum/anal pain that radiated down my upper hamstrings. Currently 11-12 - anal tension is minimal and radiating pain is gone. Prostate or rectal discomfort. | Helped By: Hot baths, low dose Xanax, light exercise, and bikram yoga. | Worsened By: standing in place (varies), sitting on a hard surfaces & soft surfaces at times, and stress / anxiety.