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Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium Alternatives Compared

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Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium Dicyclomine Bentyl
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Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium Dicyclomine Bentyl (dicyclomine)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Enterocolitis, Peptic Ulcer. Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Dicyclomine is used for the relief of colicky pain caused by intestinal muscle spasms in functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome. Side effects include dry mouth, a decreased ability to sweat... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Bentyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 85 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect.

Dicyclomine has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 296 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.

Bentyl has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 137 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium side effects

Dicyclomine side effects

Bentyl side effects
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic

 Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 20 each
Dosage 5 mg-2.5 mg
Per Unit* $4.05
Cost* $81.05

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Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $2.58
Cost* $10.31

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Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 10 mg/mL
Per Unit* $45.21
Cost* $452.07

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Intramuscular solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Intramuscular solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Librax Bentyl

N/A
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

1.8 hours

1.8 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium:

  • 35 major drug interactions (220 brand and generic names)
  • 435 moderate drug interactions (1749 brand and generic names)
  • 38 minor drug interactions (540 brand and generic names)

A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Dicyclomine:

  • 5 major drug interactions (59 brand and generic names)
  • 185 moderate drug interactions (933 brand and generic names)
  • 17 minor drug interactions (398 brand and generic names)

A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Bentyl:

  • 5 major drug interactions (59 brand and generic names)
  • 185 moderate drug interactions (933 brand and generic names)
  • 17 minor drug interactions (398 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of chlordiazePOXIDE such as dizziness... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using dicyclomine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using dicyclomine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

September 01, 1966

May 11, 1950

N/A
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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