Can Bentyl be used for menstrual cramps?

[IHopeThisNameAintTaken]

I have bad menstrual cramps every month, and I also have a plentiful supply of Bentyl in my house.  I know Bentyl is intended to be used for stomach problems like diverticulosis, but someone told me that I *might* be able to take it for menstrual cramps.  Can anyone (hopefully a doctor) shed some light on this?

[KimmyWorldLLC]

I have Bentyl 20mg for my former IBS condition which we found was caused by an antidepressant I was taking for a long time.

I have found that Bentyl or the generic Dicyclomine actually works quite well on my severe cramps from menstruation for me and boy do I know this first hand, I have an IUD (non hormonal) and the cramps and period since I had it "installed" in July 2003 are painfully ongoing for me.  So taken as prescribed for IBS (as needed for my script) eases the cramps immensely! Thank Goodness I say! I have Tramadol and Motrin and they do not make a dent in the pain! - Kim

[LadyFeezy]

Yes, bentyl is awesome when taking for menstrual cramps. It was a good pain reliever when it came to period pain.

[eahollin]

I take Bentyl for my period cramps, b/c it is a muscle relaxer that targets muscles and organs in the lower abdomen

[Hopeful_1]

I think you could probably call your Pharmacist and ask their opinion. I wouldn't take anything for cramps that was not approved by my OBGYN or Family doctor directly though.

[sm8]

as to my knowledge there are no doctos on this forum its a patient to patient forum but i think there are a few rn's