Bentyl and Ginger drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride) and Ginger (ginger). Common drug interactions include colitis among females and anxiety among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Bentyl and Ginger. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bentyl?

Bentyl has active ingredients of dicyclomine hydrochloride. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 10,754 Bentyl users. Check the latest studies of Bentyl.

What is Ginger?

Ginger has active ingredients of ginger. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 2,449 Ginger users. Check the latest studies of Ginger.



On Aug, 05, 2026

24 people who take Bentyl and Ginger together, and have interactions are studied.

Bentyl and Ginger drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Bentyl and Ginger, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  2. Constipation
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Enterocolitis (inflammation of the digestive tract, involving enteritis of the small intestine and colitis of the colon)
  5. Family stress
  6. Glomerular filtration rate decreased
  7. Haematocrit decreased
  8. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  9. Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
  10. Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood)

male:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Depression
  3. Hunger
  4. Weight increased

What are the common drug interactions of Bentyl and Ginger, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Bedridden
  4. Blood glucose increased
  5. Colitis ischaemic (due to infection of intestine impaired blood supply to colon)
  6. Confusional state
  7. Dizziness
  8. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  9. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  10. Inflammation

60+:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Ageusia (loss of taste functions of the tongue)
  3. Haematocrit decreased
  4. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  5. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  6. Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
  7. Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood)
  8. Lymphocyte percentage increased
  9. Monocyte percentage increased
  10. Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 11 people, 45.83%
  2. Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 9 people, 37.50%
  3. Constipation: 9 people, 37.50%
  4. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 29.17%
  5. Migraine (headache): 3 people, 12.50%
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 12.50%
  7. Joint Pain: 3 people, 12.50%
  8. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 8.33%
  9. Depression: 2 people, 8.33%
  10. Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 2 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dicyclomine hydrochloride and ginger (the active ingredients of Bentyl and Ginger, respectively), and Bentyl and Ginger (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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