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Re: Can I ask you a question about Bentyl?
11/21/04 10:19 AM

LauraSue

Reged: 01/14/04
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Loc: New York City

Sandy,

When my doctor first prescribed it, he didn't really specify whether I should take it every day or just "as needed" so I only took it when I could tell an attack was coming on. It wouldn't stop the attack (diarrhea) but seemed to help me get settled down again sooner afterwards.

The next time I saw my doc, I mentioned that I was still having attacks. He asked me if I was taking the Bentyl and I said yes but only when needed. Boy, did he set me straight in a hurry! Turns out "as needed" for me was "every day!"

So let your body be your guide. It will let you know when you're taking enough. You might want to ask your doctor if it's okay to try taking it every day for a while to see how you feel. I know I'll be on it the rest of my life (unless they come up with a cure for IBS!).

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Laura
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LauraSue
11/16/04 10:29 AM

I take it you are IBS-D?-nt
Augie
11/17/04 03:55 PM

Re: I take it you are IBS-D?-nt Yes, I am. -nt-
LauraSue
11/21/04 10:13 AM

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Janey
11/17/04 08:57 AM

Can I ask you a question about Bentyl?
Sandyg
11/16/04 04:14 PM

Re: Can I ask you a question about Bentyl?
LauraSue
11/21/04 10:19 AM

Re: Can I ask you a question about Bentyl?
Kree
11/16/04 04:43 PM

Re: Can I ask you a question about Bentyl?
LittleLisa
11/21/04 11:13 AM

Thanks! (m)
Sandyg
11/17/04 04:43 AM

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11/16/04 10:37 AM

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