Bentyl and Multiple sclerosis relapse - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Multiple sclerosis relapse is reported as a side effect among people who take Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Tecfidera, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Multiple sclerosis relapse 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 Multiple sclerosis relapse?

Multiple sclerosis relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath) is found to be associated with 1,030 drugs and 943 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Multiple sclerosis relapse.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

10,046 people reported to have side effects when taking Bentyl.
Among them, 45 people (0.45%) have Multiple sclerosis relapse.

Could Bentyl cause Multiple sclerosis relapse?

Among these 45 people:

What is the gender of people who have Multiple sclerosis relapse when taking Bentyl? *

female: 93.33 %
male: 6.67 %

What is the age of people who have Multiple sclerosis relapse when taking Bentyl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bentyl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Multiple sclerosis relapse? *

Fall: 18 people, 40.00%
Pain: 17 people, 37.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 35.56%
Memory Loss: 15 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 24.44%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 24.44%
Nervousness: 9 people, 20.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 9 people, 20.00%
Influenza Like Illness: 9 people, 20.00%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 9 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 41 people, 91.11%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 10 people, 22.22%
Pain: 8 people, 17.78%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 8.89%
Depression: 4 people, 8.89%
Dizziness: 4 people, 8.89%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 3 people, 6.67%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 6.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 6.67%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 6.67%

* 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

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