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Lomotil Can't Get It In UK
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

Lomtil or Co Phenodrone is the only thing that really helps bad IBS Day days, but it is no longer available in the UK. Loperamide is not enough on bad days and although Codeine helps I don't want to use it during the day or become dependent on it . Any suggestions?

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A myIBSteam Member

I'd used lomotil on and off for many years. It does make me feel sick sometimes but that's not the norm. It's a wonder for me

My IBS Kicks In When I’m Stressed What Can I Do For The Diiorhea
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Get yourself some lomotil and carry it with you.It is a miracle drug for D

Does Coffee Help Anyone That Has IBS_C?
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I Have IBS_D. One cup of coffee a day along with my drug cocktail (Loperamide and Lomotil).

Has Anyone Tried Donnatal And If So What Were/are Your Thoughts?
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Getting m'y immodium in the morning

Has Anyone Taken Lomotil And Had Head Issues.
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

My Dr seems to think it's the medication. It's very debilitating. I'm afraid to do anything. It gets worse as the day goes on. By like 3 I have to stay seated. Just wondering if anyone else has had any head issues.

A myIBSteam Member

I have taken lomotil for years and never had a problem, I take 2tablets 3 times a day. Sorry you are having problems as the drug works very well for me!

What Does Everybody Do Went You Are Having A IBS Attack ?
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I was having a very bad Attack this passed Sunday and I am looking for new over the counter Medicine or a new medicine that my doctor can give me any ideas?

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I take buscopan when mine flares up and take 2, 3x a daycan take a day to work but kicks in eventually. I am also on amitriptyline (which is a antidepressant) which has helped me alot as they help… read more

Has Anyone Ever Not Responded To Any Ibs Meds And Gi Prescribed Ibd Or Chrones Meds?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

Any medical professionals out there know jd that would be an appropriate treatment plan if nothing else is working or that I am able to take? My GI is talking about putting me back on steroids to manage this because I have those days I feel like I'm at the starting line and it's incredibly frustrating.

A myIBSteam Member

Lomitil only works for a few hours and Imodium has stopped working.

Has Anyone Else Been Taking Off Lomitol Because They Were Over 65?
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Yes I was

Hi, I Am So Fed Up Of Having To Rush To Toilet With Diarrhoea, & Not Always Getting There In Time.
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

I’ve been like this for many years but it’s getting much worse as I’ve got older, I’m now 68 yrs. & have had many accidents during this time. I’m at my wits end as this is controlling my life. I am otherwise fit & healthy
Doctor has prescribed suppositories which I use for every bowel movement, if I didn’t use these I would get all of the symptoms of wanting to go, but unable to go, until I had to rush to the toilet with chroni diarrhoea, & would be lucky if I made it in time. Don’t know what… read more

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A myIBSteam Member

Never used Immodium this way but will sure try that! Messing myself for 25 years..so degrading! Dont know what to eat anymore! Also have gained 15 lbs !!! Ugh!

Does Anyone Else Have Their Ibs Part D Hit Out Of The Blue In The Middle Of The Night.
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Wakes me up out of my sleep.

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A myIBSteam Member

Yes, my IBS D starts in the evening with excessive gas then progresses to diarrhea. I take 2 lomotil and it helps