What are antispasmodic
#89551 - 07/13/04 04:30 PM
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Sweetd
Reged: 07/13/04
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What do antispasmodic do? Are they good for D. Can they be bought over the counter?
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Antispasmodics are prescription as far as I know. I take librax now which is one and I used to take bentyl which is another. They are for D and they basically are supposed to stop the colon from going into spasms which causes D. I think you can only get them from a doc. I may be wrong though. Hope this helps!
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Do you know of any side effects? Is this similar to Immodium?
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Most do have some sort of side effect. Bentyl for me gave me dry mouth and makes you sensitive to the sun too. I took Librax one time too and it made me sort of sleepy. Everyone's different though. YOu have to decide if the side effects outweigh the problem. I loved the Bentyl. Took it before I ate and it really did help my IBS.
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#89568 - 07/13/04 05:25 PM
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Bevvy
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I am also a D. My doc prescribed an antispasmodic for me years ago -- and when I didn't like it, he prescribed another -- and then another -- until I found one I liked. No, Immodium is not an antispasmodic; it's for diarrhea and does nothing when you're cramped up. In fact, some antispasmodics do nothing (such as NuLev).
Here is a post I sent to Kimm a few months back that might help (and will explain the side effects): web page
Once you're stable, you won't have need for the antispasmodics except on a very rare occasion. My bottle of Donnatal is about to expire, and it's still practically full.
The only over-the-counter antispasmodic is Heather's peppermint caps. Can you tolerate peppermint? If so, you might consider ordering some from her. Check out the link to your left.
Bev
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...from my experience and from reading posts by others on the board, sometimes you can seem to "get used" some. I was first on Bentyl when my doc thought I had IBS. My instructions were to take it when I hurt. or before meals. Worked for a month or two, than not at all (i took it almost all of the time).
After i was diagnosed with IBS, my GI doc said take one librax half an hour before I ate (I told him that Bentyl no longer worked). Again, worked for alittle while atleast. But, I had not changed my diet at that time.
Antispasmodics are not a cure-all for IBS, as your doctor may tell you they are.
Librax is also a tranquilizer, Heather writes in her book. I am angry that my doctor did not tell me this when he prescribed it to me!
I found if i save them for tough days they do seem to help.
Another plus- prescriptions are SOOO cheap- less than my insurance copay even!
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