Bentyl and Clostridium difficile colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Clostridium difficile colitis 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 Lovenox, and have Nausea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clostridium difficile colitis 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 Clostridium difficile colitis?

Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,042 drugs and 1,782 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.

On Jul, 12, 2026

10,046 people reported to have side effects when taking Bentyl.
Among them, 22 people (0.22%) have Clostridium difficile colitis.

Could Bentyl cause Clostridium difficile colitis?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Bentyl when they have Clostridium difficile colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Bentyl? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Bentyl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bentyl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 7 people, 31.82%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 27.27%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 22.73%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 22.73%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 22.73%
Haematocrit Decreased: 4 people, 18.18%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 4 people, 18.18%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 18.18%
Necrosis (the death of body tissue): 4 people, 18.18%
Bleeding Disorders: 4 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 5 people, 22.73%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 22.73%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 18.18%
Depression: 3 people, 13.64%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.64%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 13.64%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 2 people, 9.09%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 9.09%
Blood Iron Decreased: 2 people, 9.09%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 9.09%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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