What meds are you taking for IBS-D?
#82668 - 06/24/04 07:09 AM
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I will be seeing my family doctor next week and the Dicetel that I've been on for 2 1/2 months just isn't working. What are the IBS-D people taking? I take Immodium as well but is there a med out there that controls 'd', cramps, and pain? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thx! 
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that's the brand name and the generic. but i only take it "as needed." the only think i take daily for my D is my acacia.
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I take Bentyl (dicyclomine). It's an antispasmodic that helps with both D and C. I was taking it only when I had an attack, but my doctor said I should take it every day. Since then I haven't had an attack in 5 1/2 months!! I also take Imodium at the merest HINT of trouble and before eating out.
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Laura
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I'm also a D. But I'm not in Canada. Here's a post I sent to a gal from Canada a few months ago; it still applies: web page
I'm pleased to say that I haven't had to take any meds for several months now except for an occasional Equalactin. However, it's good to have the Big Guns on hand just in case.....
Bev
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My doctor has me on Librax before breakfast and dinner. Have been on it for 5-6 weeks now. I think it helps with the pain but honestly I think the diet is what makes the difference with having D or not.
Leigh
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Wow! I like the sound of that! : )
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I'm just controlling my diet. No dairy, low sugar, no drinking with my meals or for an hour after. I'm also taking Benefiber twice a day. No problems.
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I have taken Immodium everyday for years and recently got a elevated liver test back which my MD told me was due to using Immodium. So she just put me on Hyoscyamine/Levbid and I am supposed to take it twice a day. I guess it is an anti-spastic drug. I am new to the forum but have just begun trying the diet as well as FiberCon.
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Welcome to another Heather!!!
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Laura
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it does something to the gut nerves and as a side is constipating 50 mg. Information should be on this site somewhere, if not I think it is in Heather's book. I take the acacia, Immodium when needed(but lately I think it is making me have D) am going to get some Equalactin to give that a whirl. If I know I am going to have a stressful day I take one of Heather's peppermint pills the day before and the day of.
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IBS-D
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