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As a lot of people know - I was diagnosed 4 years ago - was given no info or treatment. I wasn't aware that there are any medications we can take for IBS.
How do they help? Are they expensive? How do you know when to take them? Are they addictive/can you become dependant? Are they a subsitute for safe eating or do they compliment? Does anybody NOT recommend the meds?
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I am not a big fan of meds, personally, but the anti-spasmodics do help sometimes. I try to do more for myself naturally, but have the drug as a backup. I also have an anti-depressant, because my GI said that they help IBS symptoms. But I haven't taken it yet; I am a little afraid of that, only beacause you can't take it as needed; you have to let it "build-up" in your system. Also, you can't stop it whenever you want; you have to wean yourself off...not so sure about that. But you may want to ask about an anti spaz drug like Bentyl or Levasin; they are helpful. Good luck!
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My doctor just started me on Zelnorm a week or so ago. It helped quite a bit at first, but not so much the last two days. Of course that could be because I am starting to add some foods back into my diet and my guts just don't know what to do with it. The DR said the Zelnorm is for women who are mostly IBS-C, and I am taking it 2x a day.
I tried the Bentyl a few years ago, and it didn't help much. I have some Phenergen (sp?) for nausea and that saves me during bad attacks.
I wouldn't say any med is a sub for eating right though. 
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my daughter started with levisin after 6mos it stopped working but what a great 6 mos. she then went to bentyl 10 mgs 3x a day. she was in a study of its effectivness. she used it for 6mos then off for 1 1/2 then on again . when she went on it the second time she had adverse reactions. she had blurred vision and tightness in her chest.
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An antispasomtic does help me, but doesnt CURE my ibs.. it just makes life a bit more easier.:D... which is good. I'm on Levsin, .125mg twice a day (5am and 5pm) It has definitly helped me with the day to day attacks. The meds can only be prescribed by your doc though, and theyre no expensive as long as you have health insurance. 
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Healed in Jesus' Name 
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Hi - there are quite a few meds available for IBS, though I'm not sure what's in Japan. Here's some detailed info for you
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Trial and error can be a big part of finding a med that works for you. Having a knowledgable doctor is really important too!
Best,
Heather
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Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook!
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Yeah, the antispasmotics are by no means a cure, I find it's more like taking asprin for a headache -- sometimes it takes the edge off a little. They're a useful tool though, especially when I know I'm going to be under stress. If I've eaten something I've shouldn't though, they're of no use.
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