antispasmodics
#282192 - 09/14/06 07:53 AM
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My doctor told me that I can use Levsin/Levbid (Hyoscyamine sulfate) for spasms, pain, etc. What I don't know is: does the medicine target a specific area for the pain? I have a lot of intestinal cramping/pain, but I also have pains in my stomach. Is this a good use for that? Also, how much is too much in one day?
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Levsin is just an anti-spasmodic, not a painkiller. It can reduce pain, but that's because it's reducing your spasms. It's not going to help pain that isn't caused by spasms.
Your doctor should set the maximum dosage. My doctor prescribed .125mg every four hours (or as needed). I had really bad D and I usually ended up taking .250mg or .375mg every four hours -- my doctor knew I was doing this and didn't tell me to stop, but she didn't change the prescription level, either. It can be dangerous to take too much, so never take more than the prescribed dosage without talking to the doctor or pharmacist.
I also found that Levsin worked best for me if I took it on a set schedule, i.e. every four hours. It didn't really work as well if I only used it when I was having an attack.
I'm not sure what you mean by pains in your stomach -- I'm guessing you mean abdominal pain, but there can be many causes of abdominal pain. Sometimes it can be soothed by reducing cramping and following Heather's diet so that your gut isn't irritated. Your pain might not necessarily be IBS-related, either, so make sure your doctor has ruled out other sources of pain. (And if you're female, make sure you rule out gynecological problems.) If you try taking any OTC pain meds, Tylenol is typically safe, but NSAIDs (Aleve, Advil, ibuprofen, etc.) only irritate the stomach and will often make abdominal pain worse.
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