Brenda Thornton
I have irritable bowel as well and it is painful and can be quite embarassing due to inadvertent soiling. I have found that if I take Bentyl in the evenings, then I am not bothered in the evening or at night and not awakened. This can be taken up to three times a day if your irritable bowel occurs at all times of the day. Talk to your doctor about it. It is a smooth muscle relaxant and your colon and bowel are smooth muscles.