Lotronex versus Lomotil....does anyone know if once on a med like Lotronex (m)
#346778 - 06/03/09 10:06 AM
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Sandyg
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You take it every day or more as a preventive? I've seen it both ways on web sites. I had a few bouts where I almost didn't make it to a bathroom and it is absolutely horrifying to me! We are traveling to Disney soon and I don't want my family to have to wait my mornings out as I try to get the job done before I venture out. Lomotil seems to back me up for a day or so and then the following day, I go even more. I thought that Lotronex is more of a stabilizer. I know the risks and have read the things that can go wrong. It seems that type of thing is rare however. I am careful and eat safe foods. It's hard when traveling but I manage. This time I'm not even chancing plain grilled chicken sandwiches at fast food places if we stop. I am packing my own pb/jelly sandwiches which I tolerate very well! Just wanted to know if anyone had experience with Lotronex. I did a search but didn't come up with much.
thanks,
Sandy
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I am also interested in how it worked for people. Any advice from anyone who took it would be great.
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This may or may not help you much, but check out this article on drug treatments for IBS.
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I thought I'd update my post about Lotronex. I am taking .5 mg a day now each morning. I originally wanted to try this b/c I was having some really bad days, where it would take me a few hours to be able to leave the house because I was going so much. not D, but urgency and frequency. My family was going to Disney for a week and didn't want to be the one holding everyone up and having to be so careful with every thing I put in my mouth. I had been very careful prior and it didn't seem to be helping. I was relying a lot on imodium and lomotil and then getting C for a day and then the cycle would repeat.
At first lotronex made me a little C but as my body had adjusted more, I don't have urgency anymore. I normally go a little in the morning and then again at night. It takes me longer to go but I think that will adjust itself also. I also am eating more insoluble fiber. I was so afraid to eat salads or fruit and I have been enjoying these things again. I don't want to be on this a long time but for now, It has helped stabilize me. I will continue the eating for IBS diet because I know it's healthy. I am enjoying the freedom and confidence of going out of the house and not fearing that I won't be near a bathroom.
I had one incident at Disney where I was on line for a ride and knew I had to go before getting online. I knew for awhile but kept holding it. (silly me) I did have to exit the line and make it back to a bathroom and then rejoin my family later. It was a one time thing though and after I went it was done. (not like before, where I would have to go several times in a few minutes).
Just thought I'd update those who might be interested.
Sandy
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