Bentyl and Appetite - increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Appetite - increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Protonix, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Appetite - increased when taking Bentyl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,046 people who have side effects when taking Bentyl 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 Appetite - increased?

Appetite - increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires) is found to be associated with 1,616 drugs and 2,023 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Appetite - increased.

On Jul, 11, 2026

10,046 people reported to have side effects when taking Bentyl.
Among them, 36 people (0.36%) have Appetite - increased.

Could Bentyl cause Appetite - increased?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Bentyl when they have Appetite - increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Appetite - increased when taking Bentyl? *

female: 88.57 %
male: 11.43 %

What is the age of people who have Appetite - increased when taking Bentyl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bentyl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Appetite - increased? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 36.11%
Depression: 12 people, 33.33%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 30.56%
Weight Increased: 11 people, 30.56%
Weakness: 11 people, 30.56%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 30.56%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 27.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 27.78%
Irritability: 8 people, 22.22%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 13.89%
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 4 people, 11.11%
Depression: 4 people, 11.11%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 11.11%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 11.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 8.33%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 8.33%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 5.56%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Bentyl) and Bentyl (the brand name). 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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