Bentyl vs. Librax
Bentyl vs. Librax
- Are Bentyl and Librax the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Bentyl?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Librax?
- What is Bentyl?
- What is Librax?
- What Drugs Interact with Bentyl?
- What Drugs Interact with Librax?
- How Should Bentyl Be Taken?
- How Should Librax Be Taken?
Are Bentyl and Librax the Same Thing?
Bentyl (dicyclomine) and Librax (chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide) are prescribed to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Librax is also used to treat stomach ulcers and intestinal disorders.
Bentyl is an anticholinergic and Librax is a combination of a benzodiazepine and an anticholinergic/spasmolytic.
The brand name Librax is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Bentyl?
Common side effects of Bentyl include:
- dry mouth,
- blurred vision,
- dry eyes,
- confusion,
- agitation,
- increased heart rate,
- constipation,
- difficulty urinating,
- headache,
- nervousness,
- drowsiness,
- weakness,
- dizziness,
- lightheadedness,
- flushing,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- rash,
- stuffy nose, and
- abdominal bloating
What Are Possible Side Effects of Librax?
Common side effects of Librax include:
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- tiredness,
- weakness,
- blurred vision,
- dry eyes,
- dry mouth,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- constipation,
- abdominal bloating,
- swelling,
- skin rash, and
- irregular menstrual periods.
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Librax (chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide) including:
- decreased sweating,
- dry/hot/flushed skin,
- fast or irregular heartbeat,
- loss of coordination,
- slurred speech,
- fainting,
- uncontrollable or unusual muscle movements,
- mental/mood changes (such as confusion, agitation, unusual excitement, depression, or strange thoughts),
- difficulty urinating,
- decreased sexual ability, or
- slow or shallow breathing.
What is Bentyl?
Bentyl (dicyclomine) is an anticholinergics prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
What is Librax?
Librax (chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide) is a combination of a benzodiazepine and an anticholinergic/spasmolytic used to treat stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and intestinal infections.